UN Crime Prevention Conference "Abu Dhabi 2026" Launches with Participation of the First Deputy
The 15th United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Conference (Abu Dhabi 2026) opened on Saturday, with the State of Kuwait represented by Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. The conference is also attended by ministers, officials, experts, and representatives from a large number of countries around the world.
Kuwait’s delegation includes Awatif Al-Sand, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, along with several Kuwaiti officials and specialists in legal, judicial, and security fields, who are participating in the conference’s proceedings and various events.
The conference is being hosted at the ADNEC Abu Dhabi center and will continue until October 1. An expected participation of between 3,000 and 5,000 delegates from more than 97 countries is anticipated, in addition to ministers, senior officials, and experts specializing in crime prevention, criminal justice, and the rule of law.
The conference is held under the theme “Accelerating Action in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law: Protecting People and the Planet and Achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda in the Digital Age.” It addresses a range of issues related to organized and transnational crime, cybercrime, human trafficking, drug trafficking, money laundering, and environmental crimes.
The conference also examines the responsible use of artificial intelligence and modern technology in criminal justice, as well as ways to enhance international cooperation and develop justice systems that keep pace with technological transformations while safeguarding rights, privacy, and transparency.
The conference program includes a high-level segment, general sessions, committees, and specialized workshops, alongside 15 high-level events, more than 200 in-person and virtual side meetings, and an accompanying exhibition featuring 38 display platforms.
The “Abu Dhabi Declaration” project is expected to be one of the conference’s key outcomes. It aims to set priorities and practical directions in the fields of crime prevention and criminal justice over the next five years, covering themes related to prevention, the rule of law, evolving criminal threats, innovation, and international cooperation.
United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Conferences are held every five years since 1955, with the goal of exchanging expertise, identifying emerging trends and challenges, and strengthening international cooperation in crime prevention, criminal justice, and the rule of law.
