UAE Elected Chair of INTERPOL Committee on Governance
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | UAE elected as Chair of INTERPOL Committee on Governance. |
| Date | April 11, 2025 |
| Location | INTERPOL Headquarters, Lyon, France |
| Key Figure | Lt. Col. Dana Humaid Al Marzouqi, Director General of International Affairs Bureau, UAE Ministry of Interior. |
| Vote Percentage | 67% support from INTERPOL member states. |
| Significance | - First-time UAE victory in a key INTERPOL role. |
| - Reflects UAE's global credibility in policing, security, and international cooperation. | |
| - Enhances UAE's diplomatic presence and strategic influence in law enforcement policymaking. | |
| Committee Role | - Reviews and enhances INTERPOL's internal processes, constitution, and legislative frameworks. |
| - Advises the General Assembly on rule amendments and interpretations. | |
| - Established as a permanent standing committee in late 2024 by INTERPOL's 92nd General Assembly. | |
| UAE's Mandate | - Chair term: Two years. |
| - Lead committee meetings and decision-making processes. | |
| - Represent the committee to the General Assembly and Executive Committee. | |
| - Coordinate among INTERPOL's member states for successful implementation of policies. | |
| Strategic Outcomes | - Strengthens UAE's soft power in international organizations. |
| - Positions the UAE as a leading nation in global law enforcement reforms. |