A big news has come to light during the ongoing World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 in Dubai. Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta has announced that he will nominate UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the Nobel Peace Prize. Ramos-Horta said this in an interview with CNN. Let us tell you that Ramos-Horta himself had won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996, hence his statement is being considered very important at the international level.
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Why was Sheikh Mohammed chosen?
President Ramos-Horta said that the UAE has done very important work in maintaining peace in the world. He said Sheikh Mohamed helped resolve the old feud between Eritrea and Ethiopia. Apart from this, UAE has also quietly played the role of a mediator in the recent talks and exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine.
Ramos-Horta also said that the UAE has opened its coffers to help countries in need. Be it building a school or a hospital, all this has been done without any publicity or branding. UAE has also been at the forefront in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza. For all these reasons, he is being considered a strong contender for the Peace Prize.
What happened at the World Governments Summit 2026?
This statement came during the WGS 2026 held in Dubai. This is a three-day summit in which heads of more than 60 countries and more than 500 ministers from around the world are participating. The purpose of this summit is to improve future governments. At the same forum, the President of Timor-Leste praised the UAE’s diplomacy and humanitarian efforts and described it as an example for the world.