Abu Dhabi:The second day of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice - Abu Dhabi 2026, held at the ADNEC Centre, focused on practical responses to emerging criminal threats and strengthening criminal justice systems.
According to Emirates News Agency , high-level discussions covered a range of topics, including environmental crimes, expanding access to justice, organized and cyber-enabled fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, and corruption. The responsible use of digital solutions and artificial intelligence was also a key focus.
The day's program included six thematic meetings, 22 ancillary meetings, and multiple workshops. These sessions brought together ministers of justice and interior, international organization representatives, judicial and security institutions, civil society, academia, research institutions, and youth from around the globe.
On the sidelines, UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi signed memoranda of understanding with Qatar and Bahrain to enhance legal and judicial cooperation. Al Nuaimi emphasized the strategic importance of these agreements in facilitating extradition procedures, information exchange, and mutual legal assistance.
The Congress also examined challenges shaping the future of criminal justice systems, with events highlighting ways to protect the environment, strengthen fair justice systems, and combat organized fraud. Discussions on online scams focused on the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping the fraud landscape.
Other sessions addressed money laundering and terrorist financing, emphasizing asset recovery efforts. The event also explored digitalization and artificial intelligence to improve criminal justice systems while ensuring transparency, accountability, and human oversight.
Ancillary meetings looked at environmental crimes, illegal fishing, and digital crimes, highlighting the need for international cooperation in combating these issues. Discussions also covered victims' rights and women's participation in crime prevention.
The Congress, continuing until 1 October, aims to develop more effective international responses to crime prevention and criminal justice challenges.