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 […]