An adorable red ladybug dotted with shiny black spots; a slice of red, juicy watermelon; a vibrant glossy rainbow; a sparkly monster face; and a handwritten message on a pastel background bordered by floral designs – these were just some of the inspired masterpieces budding young artists created on plain white rocks at a one-hour arts workshop […]

“This is one of the most well-organised book fairs,” says Jon Malinowski, President of The Combined Book Exhibit, who has brought the latest best-sellers from top publisher in Canada, UK and the US to the 12th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), which runs at Expo Centre Sharjah until May 29. Excited to […]

Continuing its to drive new and diversified investments into the emirate, the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), operating under the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), organised the Sharjah China Business Webinar on Thursday as part of its participation at the 11th China Offshore Summit organized virtually this year. Participating Chinese businesses and investors […]

The Cookery Corner at the ongoing 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) is an ode to foodies and home chefs across the UAE. Every day during this 11-day cultural extravaganza, a brand new dish from a different country/region will be created from scratch by a celebrated chef in a way that can be replicated by […]

In an age where technology has placed a gadget in the hands of children from toddlers to teenagers, reading tends to sometimes take a backseat, but it is through the world of books that children can access their own imagination. This was the theme of a Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2021) discussion on its […]

If you suddenly hear the loud funky beats of a pop song at the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, just turn or look around, and you will see ‘Wamda’ (Flash), ‘Qalam (Pen), ‘Noqta’ (Dot) and Shuaa’ (Beam) march confidently into the venue at Expo Centre Sharjah, waving joyfully at the excited crowds. The four delightful […]

In a lively, interactive session held at the 12th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) at Expo Centre Sharjah, renowned Egyptian actor, Ahmed Amin, discussed children’s literature and art, and explored the relationship between acting, theatre, and books, amongst other topics. Amin, the host of Al Plateau TV show, engaged in an open discussion […]

“My real passion is drawing and doing something creative. I’m good at working with my hands,” noted children’s books illustrator Alessia Bravo as she led an illustrations workshop for children at the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival. Her works are part of the 9th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Book Illustration Exhibition running at SCRF […]