The Sharjah Publishing CityFree Zone (SPCFZ) has spotlighted the array of world-class services and unparalleled business incentives it has designed for global players seeking to foray into regional markets, in publishing, creative and other industries at the 31st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, which runs until May 29 at the Abu Dhabi […]

The Digital Sharjah online platform and smart app has been enabling land and real estate owners to carry out transactions with the Sharjah Department of Town Planning and Survey without having to physically visit the entity’s customer service centres. Launched in November 2021 by the Sharjah Digital Office (SDO), Digital Sharjah is a one-stop user […]

Furthering its mission to empower differently-abled children by creating a more inclusive society for them and providing them with knowledge in accessible formats, Kalimat Foundation, the UAE-based global nonprofit, organised ‘World Feast’, a unique workshop atthe13thSharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), focused on creating more integrated and inclusive communities for the UAE’s young generations. Organised in […]

The Expo Centre Sharjah announced its intention to boost the exhibition industry in the eastern region as part of its strategic plans, with the Jewels of Emirates Show being held for the first time at Expo Centre Khor Fakkan in December 2022. During a recent meeting at Expo Khor Fakkan, the Expo Centre Sharjah reviewed […]

The Expo Centre Sharjah announced that it has decided to postpone the 3rd edition of the Jewels of Emirates Show due to the country’s 40-day mourning period following the untimely death of its leader Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The event, which was originally set for June 2nd to 5th, has been rescheduled to […]

Three children’s educators have highlighted the importance of blending science and technology in children’s books to encourage learning with passion at an insightful discussion titled ‘Pages of Science’, held at the 13th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) at Expo Centre Sharjah. Award-winning STEM-friendly picture books author, Shanda McCloskey, children’s book writer Dr. Fadia Daas, and […]

Studying medicine is a massive dream for many that are only propelled forward in the right direction after being accepted into a decent medical school. While seats for medical students are quite scarce in India and the available seats in the United States far surpass the number of actual applicants, many other places offer medical […]

Kyle Balda, co-director of Minions and its forthcoming sequel, Minions: The Rise of Gru, has inspired budding young animators at the ongoing 13th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) at Expo Centre Sharjah with an illuminating talk chronicling his journey in the animation industry and the intriguing process of creating an animation. Recalling the early days […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has ordered the allocation of AED2.5 million to be directed towards the purchasing of books from the 139 publishers participating in the 13th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA). Envisioned […]

Interactive multimedia displays and creative activities designed to stimulate physical activity and developmental function are providing wholesome fun for children aged three to five at the 13thSharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), which continues until May 22 at Expo Centre Sharjah. At the ‘Kids in Action’ nursery, located in Hall 3 at the festival venue, Beirut-based […]