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United Arab Emirates

Asia

UN Member since 1971

Member of BRICS+, Arab League, OPEC, and 2 other blocs.

Population

9.4M

GDP

$507.0B

Capital

Abu Dhabi

Government

Federal constitutional monar...

Power & politics

Leadership, governance, and democratic trajectory.

Democracy index

2.9 / 10

UN voting record

How United Arab Emirates votes at the UN General Assembly — ideological trajectory, voting partners, topic patterns, and key recent roll calls.

Ideological trajectory

Voting summary

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Bloc alignment

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Top voting partners

Topic-level voting

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Foreign policy

Bilateral posture, key relationships, and live diplomatic statements.

Foreign Policy

The UAE pursues an assertive foreign policy focused on countering political Islam (particularly the Muslim Brotherhood), projecting stability, and positioning itself as an indispensable global partner. It has normalized relations with Israel, deepened ties with India and France, and maintained pragmatic engagement with China. The UAE has intervened militarily in Yemen (now largely withdrawn), supported allies in Libya and the Horn of Africa, and positioned itself as a counterweight to Turkish and Qatari influence.

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MUN Delegate Guide

As the UAE, project confidence as a rising middle power with global ambitions. Emphasize your economic success, diversification, and hosting of international events (Expo 2020, COP28).

Coordinate with Saudi Arabia on GCC issues but maintain your distinct profile. Leverage the Abraham Accords to build bridges with Israel and the West. On counterterrorism, take a strong stance against the Muslim Brotherhood and extremist ideologies. Use your sovereign wealth and aid programs for diplomatic leverage, particularly in Africa and South Asia. On climate, position yourself as a responsible energy transition leader despite being an oil producer.