Sharjah: The Sharjah Consultative Council’s (SCC) Office Board held its meeting at the Council’s headquarters in Sharjah as part of preparations for the third regular session of the eleventh legislative term. The meeting discussed future plans and the Council’s agenda for the next phase. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting, held on Monday at the Council’s headquarters, was chaired by Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of SCC. Al Nuaimi emphasised the Council’s pivotal role as a bridge of communication between the government and society. He stressed the Council’s commitment to being the voice of the citizen on various

New york: UN Secretary General Ant³nio Guterres has strongly condemned the continued arbitrary detentions of its personnel and its partners, as well as the ongoing unlawful seizure of UN premises and assets in areas under Houthi control. According to Emirates News Agency, Guterres noted that the Houthi authorities recently detained nine additional UN staff members, bringing the total number of arbitrarily detained UN personnel to 53 since 2021. He said these actions hinder the UN’s ability to operate in Yemen and to deliver critical assistance. The Secretary-General expressed deep concern for the safety and security of all UN personnel in

Abu dhabi: The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has announced its participation in the upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi from 9th to 13th October. The congress, organised by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is a significant platform for addressing global environmental challenges. According to Emirates News Agency, EPAA will showcase an innovative interactive pavilion that highlights Sharjah’s significant achievements in environmental protection and wildlife conservation. Visitors can expect an immersive experience displaying 13 nature reserves and various educational centres, alongside a series of specialised scientific workshops and

Hanoi: Tourism continues to play a vital role in Vietnam’s economic expansion, serving as a key growth driver in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2025, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance. According to Emirates News Agency, the country welcomed about 1.5 million foreign visitors in September, which was a 9.6 percent decrease from August but a 19.5 percent increase year-on-year. Total international arrivals surpassed 15.4 million in the first nine months, marking a 21.5 percent increase from 2024, with 84.5 percent arriving by air. China and the Republic of Korea remained