UAE Accepts Taliban Ambassador, Marking Diplomatic Shift

The UAE becomes the second country after China to formally recognize a Taliban-appointed envoy.

Mawlawi Badreddin Haqqani has been appointed as the Taliban's ambassador to the UAE.
Taliban diplomats have controlled Afghan missions in the UAE since last year without formal acceptance.
The UAE's acceptance is seen as a potential step towards upgraded diplomatic relations.
Western nations demand the Taliban improve women's rights before considering formal recognition.
The Taliban claim that international sanctions and non-recognition hinder Afghanistan's economic recovery.