The 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, under the theme “Once Upon a Hero”, has been a big hit with children of all ages. Like in every edition, the 12-day action-packed festival has roaming shows that engage and interact with young ones and their parents. This year, the Brick People – a team […]

Amidst the festivities of the ongoing 15th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), visitors as young as six found their groove at the ‘Universal Rhymes’ workshop held on Tuesday morning. During the customary school visits to SCRF, accompanying children delved into the vibrant world of music, eager to explore rhythms from around the globe. Under the […]

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is turning the heads of global industry leaders and emerging travel industry talents alike at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with a carefully crafted presentation showcase of its latest achievements in the sector. The Shurooq ensemble for ATM 2024, which marks its 17th consecutive participation is thoughtfully aligned […]

Reliving the Red Riding Hood adventure turned out to be a fun and healthy ride for children attending the cookery session titled “Little Red Riding Hood’s Nature Feast” at the 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), the largest celebration of knowledge, creativity, art and innovation of its kind in the region, now […]

It’s no accident that bookstores are now showcasing an array of colouring and sketching books, each championing its benefits as a powerful stress reliever. Art indeed serves a critical role in personal healing, a sentiment echoed by panellists at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) on Thursday. Discussing the myriad benefits of engaging in art, […]

Bank of Sharjah has reported a strong start to 2024, with first-quarter results showcasing a significant increase in net profit to AED 80 million. The Bank’s robust metrics are the result of strict adherence to a focused approach to funding, lending, and operational effectiveness. In this regard, the Bank has demonstrated comfortable liquidity, with a […]

Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”), the key financial engine of UAE economic development and industrial advancement, together withSharjahEntrepreneurshipCenter (Sheraa) and Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) announced today the launch of Sheraa’sCenter of Excellence (CoE) for Advanced Manufacturing and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG). This first-of-its-kind initiative in the UAE aims to advance […]