Opening up possibilities for children to explore and enhance their technological skills, the Machinery Design workshop at the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2021 is focused on teaching kids the applications of STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – in gaming technology. “When they start getting exposed to technology at a younger age, they […]

BodourAl Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group (KG) and President of International Publishers Association (IPA),has launched her latest work in children’s literature, World Book Capital, at the 12th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF). Published simultaneously in Arabic and English by Kalimat Publishing, an imprint of the Kalimat Group that specialises in […]

Two eminent authors speaking at the 12th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival have shared their dreams of a world where children could discover and develop their identities through books that celebrate shared cultures and differences. At a cultural discussion titled, ‘Happiness Factory’,and moderated by Sally Mousa from Sharjah’s Pulse 95 Radio,Swaady Martin –a […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) revealed that it has completed about 49,131 electronic transactions during the last four months covering a wide array of services offered by the Chamber to the business sector, such as certificates of origin and membership ratifications. The Chamber also stated that all its services have become 100% […]

An adorable red ladybug dotted with shiny black spots; a slice of red, juicy watermelon; a vibrant glossy rainbow; a sparkly monster face; and a handwritten message on a pastel background bordered by floral designs – these were just some of the inspired masterpieces budding young artists created on plain white rocks at a one-hour arts workshop […]

“This is one of the most well-organised book fairs,” says Jon Malinowski, President of The Combined Book Exhibit, who has brought the latest best-sellers from top publisher in Canada, UK and the US to the 12th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), which runs at Expo Centre Sharjah until May 29. Excited to […]

Continuing its to drive new and diversified investments into the emirate, the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), operating under the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), organised the Sharjah China Business Webinar on Thursday as part of its participation at the 11th China Offshore Summit organized virtually this year. Participating Chinese businesses and investors […]

The Cookery Corner at the ongoing 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) is an ode to foodies and home chefs across the UAE. Every day during this 11-day cultural extravaganza, a brand new dish from a different country/region will be created from scratch by a celebrated chef in a way that can be replicated by […]

In an age where technology has placed a gadget in the hands of children from toddlers to teenagers, reading tends to sometimes take a backseat, but it is through the world of books that children can access their own imagination. This was the theme of a Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2021) discussion on its […]

If you suddenly hear the loud funky beats of a pop song at the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, just turn or look around, and you will see ‘Wamda’ (Flash), ‘Qalam (Pen), ‘Noqta’ (Dot) and Shuaa’ (Beam) march confidently into the venue at Expo Centre Sharjah, waving joyfully at the excited crowds. The four delightful […]