As the world becomes increasingly attuned to the emotional needs of young people, authors and educators gathered at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) on Friday to explore a crucial question: how can stories support mental well-being? The discussion titled “Writing for Well-being”, moderated by Sharara Al Ali, saw panellists Krina Patel-Sage, a UK-based […]

On Friday evening, the Reading Corner at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF2025) transformed into a playground of imagination, wit, and artistic discovery as American author and illustrator Stephan Pastis took the stage. For children as young as six, it was an hour of laughter and learning from the man behind the wildly popular Timmy […]

Giving children the agency or freedom to choose books was imperative even as guardians and educators gave them guidance in reading, agreed renowned authors and educators during a panel discussion titled “Choosing the Right Book for Your Little Reader” at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025).  Moderated by performing artist and presenter Lamya Tawfik, […]

Primary school children donning smartwatches and digital watches travelled back in time to discover how their ancestors told time using water at a science workshop called “The Water Clock” at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025), which got under way at Expo Center Sharjah on Wednesday. Part of a series called “Time Discovery”, the […]

Cyber Gear, the AI agency in Dubai has launched a new initiative -RatedG.ai to promote the use of AI in creating videos and short movies. RatedG.ai is built for AI professionals and enthusiasts, filmmakers, storytellers, and curious creators interested in learning how to turn ideas into professional-quality video using the latest AI tools. According to […]

The Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), which has been an integral and exciting component of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) for the past couple of years, has unveiled rich, compelling and wide ranging themes for its upcoming 3rd annual edition, set to enrich discussions and inspire creativity from May 1 to 4 at Sharjah Expo […]

Under the banner of “Innovate in Sharjah,” the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) participated in InnoEX 2025 in Hong Kong. The participation also explored avenues for collaboration in technology, innovation and research. The delegation presence highlighted the emirate’s advanced infrastructure, business-friendly environment, and competitive edge […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has organised the inaugural ‘Sharjah NYU SPS Executive Publishing Program’ in collaboration with the Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media at the NYU School of Professional Studies (SPS). Taking place at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), this marks the first time the comprehensive, four-day program is being held outside […]

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), recently presided over the Authority’s fourth Board of Directors meeting. The session, attended by board members, executives, and representatives from various departments within the Authority, reviewed significant milestones and outlined strategic plans to drive innovation, enhance institutional performance, and fortify Sharjah’s position […]

The Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) returns for its 3rd annual edition, taking place from May 1-4 at Expo Centre Sharjah, with an extensive programme designed for animation enthusiasts, students, artists and the broader community. Headlining this year’s event are renowned Disney animators Tom Bancroft, CEO of Pencilish Animation Studios, known for his work on Disney […]