The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has taken the next step in its trade mission in the Republic of India, staging the “UAE-India Business Forum” in New Delhi. The forum discussed the deep-rooted economic ties between the UAE, the Emirate of Sharjah, and India while also highlighting promising business prospects in a multitude […]

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Investment and development Authority (Shurooq), has recently concluded an inspection visit to Maryam Island, a luxurious 3.3 million square feet mixed use development currently in the works, whose scale and grandeur are unprecedented for the emirate. A waterfront destination, offering unrivalled vistas of Al Mamzar Beach and Al […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has continued its trade mission in the Republic of India for the second day in a row, striving to bolster the visibility of local industries and establish new export avenues for Emirati companies in Indian markets. Organized by the Sharjah Exports Development Center, the mission looks forward […]

The second edition of the UAE China Tyre & Auto Parts Expo, supported by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and organized by Inter-Commerce Expo, commenced today at Expo Centre Sharjah. The 2023 exhibition is witnessing a substantial 30% growth in participation over its first edition, with more than 130 exhibitors from major […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has embarked on a landmark trade mission to the Republic of India, marking a significant step in strengthening economic ties between the two nations. The trade mission’s first leg commenced with the highly successful UAE-India Business Forum held in Mumbai, India’s bustling commercial capital. The UAE-India Business […]

Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre ‘Tahkeem’ participated in the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition – ACRES 2023, which concluded its activities yesterday evening at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The prestigious exhibition saw the participation of a wide array of real estate development companies, investors, businessmen, real estate brokers and service providers of all kinds. Tahkeem participated […]

On Sunday’s evening, the events and activities of Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition “ACRES 2023” were successfully concluded for this year’s session. The remarkable exhibition, which was hosted at Expo Center Sharjah from 25th until 28thof May, was organized by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry(SCCI) and Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD), and it succeeded […]

The Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) has secured over ten promising partnerships with esteemed Arab and international publishers. The entities from Sweden, Egypt, and Algeria have elected to establish branches of their publishing houses in the emirate of Sharjah, to benefit from its comprehensive services and ecosystem that cater to investors in […]

Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, will showcase its most prominent real estate projects during its participation in the Real Estate Investment Exhibition “ACRES 2023” The exhibition will run until May 28 at Expo Sharjah and will feature various companies and institutions operating in the real estate and investment sectors. […]

Alef Group, the leading real estate and retail developer in Sharjah, has launched the upcoming Darb 4 residential tower at Al MamshaRaseel (Zone 3). The announcement was made by Alef Group representatives at the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition – ACRES 2023. Alef Group comments, “We are pleased to reveal the upcoming Darb 4 project at […]

The stage was set, the lights dimmed, and the audience held their breath as Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) unveiled its groundbreaking production, “What Number Do I Call.” This enthralling theatrical experience, devised and performed by SPAA’s Year 3 Acting students in collaboration with the talented Production Arts students, left spectators spellbound as it delved […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) organized the UAE-Sao Paulo Business Forum on Thursday, marking a significant stride towards fostering economic relations between the UAE and Sao Paulo, Brazil. During the forum, the two sides discussed joint efforts and investment opportunities available in both cities, focusing prominently on sectors such as agriculture and […]

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS) and of Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park), has urged tech firms and governments to include women in policymaking to maximize the benefits of frontier technologies and limit their dangers. Speaking at the second Women in Tech Global Summit, in Paris, Sheikha […]

The Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah has announced that the King Sejong Institute – the official Institute for learning Korean language and Korean culture – is establishing a new base in the UAE’s cultural capital. The branch in Sharjah will become the prestigious institute’s 85th global base. The announcement was made on Tuesday […]

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, today announced the launch of its fifth new Russian route, Samara. The new flights between Sharjah International Airport andKurumoch International Airport in Russia will operate three flights weekly, starting from October 1, 2023. Schedule to Samara, effective October 1, 2023 […]

Researchers from the American University of Sharjah (AUS) College of Engineering (CEN) have obtained a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a novel radar system that has many advantages over traditional radar systems. The miniature digital radar system is a modern, high-performance radar system with a small footprint that has […]

A researcher and Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at American University of Sharjah (AUS), Dr. Shayok Mukhopadhyay, is at the forefront of unveiling new developments in the rapidly expanding fields of electric vehicle (EV) technology and robotics through his pioneering research. As consumers are driving demand for EVs, increasing the vehicles’ battery life is becoming […]

FANN Media Discovery Platform, originally called FUNN relaunches with a new identity. The organization provides a media arts platform that empowers young artists and media enthusiasts across the UAE. Established in 2012 under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Al Qassimi, FANN aims to promote media arts, including photography, filmmaking, multimedia and animation. FANN […]

As leading global consultancies predict the UAE’s real estate sector to remain resilient throughout 2023, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), is successfully delivering on comprehensive plans to make more world-class options available to potential investors, individual buyers and commercial outfits in the business- and family-friendly emirate of Sharjah, with three multi-billion dirham developments, […]

Sharjah Livestock Market, a project of Sharjah Asset Management Company, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, graciously received 150,000 visitors during the first quarter of 2023, marking an increase of 40% compared to the same period in 2022. These statistics endorse the market’s position among the most prominent livestock markets in the region, […]

The newly restructured Foodstuff Trade and Industry Sector Business Group, operating under the umbrella of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), has organized its first meeting today (Tuesday) to discuss the group’s mission and the pivotal role its members can play in fostering productive communication between sector investors, workers, the chamber, and pertinent government […]

The curtains have drawn to a close on the cultural spectacle that was the 14th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF). The Expo Centre Sharjah was transformed into a platform of creativity, arts, and culture, providing over 1,300 hours of educational activities for more than 122,000 visitors, including children, youth, parents, students, artists, […]

There has been no dearth of stories and comics at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023), and the popularity of manga, anime and everyone’s traditional favourite superhero comics have been highlighted in a big way at the event. The festival also brought to the fore a number of people who are catering fans and […]

The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) played host to a Soap Making workshop. Led by an expert soap maker, Sweet Puthan Purayil, children were given the opportunity to create their own soap with a range of colours, scents and shapes. While providing an overview of ingredients and the safety measures involved, particularly in the handling […]

The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival transformed into a world of wonder and excitement this weekend as children gathered for the “Create Your Anime Accessory Bag” workshop. Led by expert instructor Maha Al Muheri of Rewire International, the workshop offered young artists and anime fans to combine their passion for craft and comics to create their […]

World-beating English paralympic swimmer-turned-author Eleanor “Ellie” Robinson joined Arabic children’s writer Jikar Khorshid and Emirati artist Aysha Saif Al Hamrani in urging children to think “outside-of-the-box” at a cultural forum at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023). The trio explored various creative approaches to inspire children to enhance their intellectual abilities as part of […]

UAE educator Sharifa Musa, Syrian children’s author Dr Haitham Al Khawaja and Indian theatre director Roysten Abel, have offered key insights into implementing theatre studies in educational curricula at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023), asserting that doing so will shape the character of children and create more opportunities in adulthood. “Theatre definitely helps […]

The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), an event that celebrates the joys of reading and encourages children to explore the world through literature, has become more inclusive and diverse than ever this year with fun sports and martial arts workshops aimed at instilling in children lifelong values like fitness, discipline, teamwork, and more. On the […]

If the world has to be cleaner, greener and sustainable, children need to be taught to love and respect the environment right from the beginning, according to a life coach who is imparting invaluable lessons to young visitors at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023), on how to coexist with nature; respect, cherish and […]

Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023) welcomed Chef Anto to the Cookery Corner on Thursday to celebrate her vibrant Pan-African style of cooking with a demonstration of her unique “Spiced Pineapple with cassava crumble” recipe. Chef Anto, also known as Antompindi Cocagne, is a Gabonese culinary artist who studied in France and the United States. […]

We cannot foster the next generation of innovators unless we give them a safe space to fail, said a panel of children’s authors at the 14th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023). Discussing the development of future innovators, and the means to identifying and supporting them, the literary figures said that parents, teachers and other […]

Young guests at the on-going 14th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) have been soaking up every opportunity to be able to click themselves and shake hands with the festival’s newest feature – walking androids. “I guess it’s the sense of intrigue that we have been able to create with our looks and movements that’s […]

Visitors to the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023) were treated to an awe-inspiring spectacle as Stormtroopers took the stage with their mind-blowing acrobatic stunts and energetic dance routines, leaving the young audience particularly captivated and filling them with enthusiasm. Boogie Storm, renowned for their acrobatics-inspired performances, delivered an electrifying show that showcased their unparalleled […]

Children are getting exposed to all manner of learning and scientific activities at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023), on until this weekend at Expo Centre, and receiving a practical education in the process. At the event’s Hand Making Workshop, students aged between mostly 8 and 11, were instructed in the art of building […]

Prolific Indian author of children’s fiction Khyrunnisa enthralled a packed audience of students from different schools at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) with excerpts from her much-loved 2010 debut novel Howzzat Butterfingers! in hopes of “inspiring them to read more”. “The more we have advanced, the more we have regressed with so many of […]

The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023) has highlighted the importance of demonstrating social etiquette to leave a lasting and positive impact on people, to children visiting the 12-day event at numerous sessions of a comprehensive ‘Welcome to Social Etiquette’ workshop. Led by renowned etiquette coach Eva Teeny, the workshop is imparting young schoolers with […]

The first-ever “UAE Perfumes and Oud” exhibition will be held in the Emirate of Sharjah from October 6 to 14, 2023, bringing together over 500 exhibitors, including major perfume designers, prominent local and international companies. A group of manufacturers, experts, and specialists, are also expected to participate in the first edition of the fair, making […]

Six may be a little too early for most to get used to fame but not for British Bella-Jay Dark, who published her first book at the age of five last year to become the Guinness World Record holder for being the youngest female author. Talking at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023) on […]

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has emphasised to businesses, countries and regions represented at the 12th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) that with impressive advancements in diversity, innovation and advancement across traditional, emerging and talent-based economic sectors, Sharjah is continuing its role as a regional powerhouse committed to empowering the global economy. Seven key […]

Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023), a wondrous gathering of young book and art lovers, hosted a whimsical workshop titled ‘Painting on Glass,’ at its Expression Room, inviting children of all ages to embrace their creative spirit and delve into the world of artistry. Guiding these young minds on their journey of self-expression were a […]

Young boys and girls and their parents and teachers visiting the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) are being sensitised and empowered by UAE-based civil society organisation Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP) to identify seven common symptoms for early detection of cancer amongst children. These include pallor, bruising or bleeding, general bone pain; lumps or swelling […]

Scores of students learned how to ‘train their brain’, theme for this year’s Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) taking place at the Sharjah Expo Centre until May 14, using yoga and breathing techniques as part of a workshop by Indian author Yamini Muthanna. The hour-long session saw Muthanna, who specialises in Vinyasa Yoga – a […]

The Robotics Corner at the on-going 14th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023) hosted a group of young science enthusiasts for an exciting and inspiring simulation session titled ‘Astronauts Training with Minecraft’, aimed at fostering love of space exploration in children. Delivered in a unique and immersive way for the young attendees to […]

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has emphasised to businesses, countries and regions represented at the 12th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) that with impressive advancements in diversity, innovation and advancement across traditional, emerging and talent-based economic sectors, Sharjah is continuing its role as a regional powerhouse committed to empowering the global economy. Seven key […]

Young UAE schoolers enjoyed a fun, musical start to their week at the ongoing Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023), at a harmonica workshop, which taught more than 30 young pupils the basics of using the free wind instrument, which has shaped the popular musical genres of blues, jazz, country and rock. Led by expert […]

In a captivating display of commitment to safeguarding the welfare of young ones, the Child Safety Department (CSD), affiliated with the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has curated a delightful assortment of edutainment activities at its interactive stand, tailored to augment awareness on child safety in an attractive way, for attendees of the […]

Print books or audiobooks? This has been a hotly debated topic for years and was up for debate at the 14th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival taking place at Expo Centre. Publishing industry stalwarts and an audiobook narrator discussed the merits of one over the other, whether audiobooks are more appealing to younger generations and how […]

The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) are honouring their counterparts, the Korean Board on Books for Young People (KBBY) as Guest of Honour at the 14th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, to strengthen cultural bonds and build communication bridges with cultures around the world. The UAEBBY’s ‘Guest of Honour’ initiative was launched in […]

The seventh annual edition of the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA) 2023, closed entries a few months ago, and after completing the applications count, has announced that 423 entries were submitted from 41 countries across 4 continents. With a 135 percent increase in the number of entries compared to the previous […]

Children must learn to put together their own lunch boxes and imbibe a sense of responsibility, according to an organiser of the first-ever hands-on workshops space at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF)’s popular Cookery Corner. A group of enthusiastic kindergarten pupils learnt how to make baked spaghetti cupcakes at the exclusive makers workshop, to […]

In recent years, technology has revolutionized storytelling, leading to the popular trend of adapting books into movies and TV series. These adaptations use visual storytelling to breathe life into characters and engage audiences, driving interest and sales of the original books. The impact of these adaptations is transformational in the entertainment industry. Some of these […]

The 14th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023) pursued its agenda of training its young visitors with the best of practical skills and abilities, during a workshop on Electrical Experiments held this weekend at the festival venue in Expo Centre. The session aimed to impart pupils, particularly girls between the ages of 6 and […]

The Representative Committee of the Real Estate Sector Business Group, operating under the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), has organized its first meeting after being restructured to discuss the latest developments within the emirate’s real estate sector and explore new ways to improve work processes. Led by Chairman Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, the meeting […]

From music to science, storytelling to robotics, sports to hand making and more, Kids Workshops at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023) this year, are offering innumerable and invaluable avenues to children of all age groups to explore their interests and discover new talents in them. The ‘Collage Art’ workshop on Sunday morning was […]

Cookie cravings were more than satiated at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), when renowned chef Grace took to the festival’s popular Cookery Corner to whip up her unique rendition of the sweet and crumbly delicacy, fluff cookies. The young attendees were rapt in attention as Grace mixed the cookie ingredients together. During the preps, […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams) announced its participation in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), which will be held in Abu Dhabi from May 8th till 10th under this year’s theme ‘The Investment Paradigm Shift: Future Investment Opportunities to Foster Sustainable Economic Growth, Diversity, and Prosperity’. The conference will take place in the presence and with the […]

Books and reading play a vital role in children’s development and in their social awareness and education. A panel of prominent children and young adult writers from around the world discussed this at the on-going Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023), touching on the impact that books have on youngsters and how it in turn […]

Psychologists and child development experts have warned parents that comparing children’s capabilities with their siblings or peers negatively impacts on their psychological development and may set them back for life with low confidence, insecurities and a weak self-esteem. These critical observations were shared with parents, teachers and early-years educators who attended a panel discussion on […]

Renowned visual effects artist and compositing supervisor, Mario Brioschi, captivated aspiring and experienced professionals in the animation and visual effects industry at Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) with an immersive lesson on how compositing and lighting techniques can transport viewers into a fictional world while maintaining the series’ authenticity. Brioschi’s reputation precedes him with his exceptional […]

The UAE’s passionate creator community got an exclusive peek into Japan’s decades-old obsession with robots, and how they are lovingly depicted as mecha in various anime and manga series, on the final day of the inaugural Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) on Friday. Sketching on demand in front of an audience sat in rapt attention, Mamoru […]

Robin Linn, Senior Director and Creative Talent Acquisition at Activision Blizzard, a leading company in the digital gaming industry, has stressed that the debut edition of the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) was the first step towards educating the global animation industry about Arab culture and its content landscape. […]

The House of Wisdom (HoW), Sharjah’s futuristic library, is taking young visitors on a fascinating adventure through Sinbad’s Seven Voyages with storytelling sessions, interactive simulations, and a rare book exhibition at the current Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023), held from May 3 – 14 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Sinbad is one of the most […]

Visitors to the inaugural Sharjah Animation Conference on Thursday were treated to some mind-boggling real-life stories behind the success of one of Netflix’s much-loved adult animated steampunk action-adventure television series in recent times. Addressing a full house during a masterclass session, held on the side-lines of the 14th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival […]

A festival for and about children and their development cannot be complete without an examination of the best and most effective ways of communicating with them, and this is what a panel discussion by experts sought to do at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023). Dr Fadia Daas, a UAE-based early years teacher and […]

Many young attendees of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023)’s cake baking workshop might courageously attempt to whip up the principal dessert to celebrate their own birthdays or those of their loved ones, after a fun, hands-on interactive activity they enjoyed at the festival’s popular Cookery Corner. The workshop saw children participate and take […]

The emirate of Sharjah displayed its visionary approach to the tourism industry at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, showcasing the future of tourism in the region and beyond. Sharjah pavilion at the event demonstrated cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking concepts, offering a compelling glimpse into the emirate’s tourist destinations. Run by Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development […]

The Spirit of Forests, an entertaining action-musical, is roaming the halls of the Expo Centre at the ongoing 14th annual edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), uplifting the energy levels of scores of visitors while also turning their attention to the significant issue of environment conservation. Wearing camouflage outfits with artificial leaves and […]

A number of young talents are attending and making their presence felt at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023), bringing their unique achievements to the fore in setting an example and inspiring their peers to hone their own passions. At the ongoing 14th annual edition of the 12-day festival, 13-year-old student, high achiever and […]

Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023)’s popular Cultural Forum hosted leading publishers in the children’s literary industry in a panel discussion entitled ‘Looking at Children’s Literature from a Publisher’s Perspective’. Distinguished representatives from some of the most reputable publishing houses, namely, Moanes Hattab, director of ABT Publishing and Distribution, Latifa Al Falasi, a publisher and […]

Bank of Sharjah PJSC (Abu Dhabi SE: BOS) (the “Bank” or the “Group”), one of the leading commercial banks in the UAE, today announced the approval to increase the capital by AED 800 million during its Annual General Meeting held on 4 May 2023. This move is set to enhance the Bank’s financial position and […]

Scores from UAE’s bustling creator’s community got a rare opportunity to discuss and dissect their works of anime art with acclaimed Japanese animator Takahiro Yoshimatsu on Wednesday. This came as part of a special workshop with the industry heavyweight on the opening day of the inaugural three-day Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) being held in Expo […]

Sandro Cleuzo, famous for his work on blockbusters such as “The Princess and the Frog”, “Tarzan” and the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise; a world renowned animator with over 37 years of experience in the industry; recently held a workshop that offered aspiring animators a rare opportunity to learn from one of the best in the […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, opened the highly anticipated 14th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023) on Wednesday (May 3). The region’s largest festival of its kind dedicated to stimulate creativity in young minds and bring them closer to books, runs for 12 […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and the directives of his wife, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), the 14th annual edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival […]

Sharjah Airport has welcomed more than 3.8 million passengers in the first quarter of 2023, recording a 28.01 per cent increase over the same period in 2022, and is expected to achieve even higher growth rates by the year’s end due to its notable services for passengers. The aircraft movement for the same term also […]