The 8th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF 2021), running until October 15, offered attendees a unique opportunity to reflect on the evolving role of independent films and their impact on regional cinema, at a panel discussion titled ‘Independent Films’ held yesterday (Tuesday) evening. Big names in the UAE’s and regional industry […]

With Nobel and Booker laureates, screenwriters of leading 21st century shows, renowned authors, illustrators and creatives from around the world, the 40th annual Sharjah International Book Fair will be star-studded. Taking place over a course of 11 days from November 3 – 13 at Expo Centre Sharjah, the milestone edition will also bring 1,566 publishers […]

With audience participation across its discussions, workshops and screenings increasing over the first four days, the eighth edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF 2021) has also been reaching out to young cinema buffs in various schools across the UAE. Yesterday (Tuesday), hundreds of students aged 4 and above enjoyed […]

Step Afrika! exploded onto the stage at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) earlier this week as part of their weeklong outreach tour of the UAE. After performing at the opening of the USA Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, Washington, DC’s celebrated Cultural Ambassador, Step Afrika!, engaged in community outreach and arts education across the UAE […]

Young creatives are making the most of the opportunity to hone their skills in animation, photography and sketching on the second and third days of the 8th edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF 2021), being held from 10-15 October under the theme ‘Think Cinema’. Three action-oriented workshops were offered […]

Preparations for hosting the 23rd National Career Exhibition and the 17th International Education Show (IES), from 19 to 21 October, have got underway. The two events are held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Organized by the Expo Centre Sharjah with […]

From around the world flock the virtual theatres of the 8th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF 2021) to relish 80+ high-quality films that bring together a diversity of creative voices to tell the stories of the younger generation, SIFF 2021 organiser, FUNN, is also taking the magic of cinema to hundreds […]

The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has added another industry leader to its investors base after ArcelorMittal Projects, a part of the ArcelorMittal Group, the world’s leading Steel and Mining company, recently acquired the assets of a Pipe & Coating Mill located at Hamriyah Free Zone. Besides the acquisition, ArcelorMittal Projects has leased 1.38 million […]

Apart from over 80 screenings on its virtual platform, the recently opened Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF 2021) is making the rounds of schools across the UAE, taking key messages and life lessons through the magic of film to students. The festival screened five animations from around the world at the […]

The 8th Sharjah International Film Festival (SIFF 2021) has opened with a host of engaging and action-oriented workshops at their virtual Kids and Youth Studio that are offering expert tips to young creatives on a host of topics covering filmmaking, animation, media arts and more. At the ‘Create Your Own World in 3D’ workshop in […]