Prolific Indian author of children’s fiction Khyrunnisa enthralled a packed audience of students from different schools at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) with excerpts from her much-loved 2010 debut novel Howzzat Butterfingers! in hopes of “inspiring them to read more”. “The more we have advanced, the more we have regressed with so many of […]

The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023) has highlighted the importance of demonstrating social etiquette to leave a lasting and positive impact on people, to children visiting the 12-day event at numerous sessions of a comprehensive ‘Welcome to Social Etiquette’ workshop. Led by renowned etiquette coach Eva Teeny, the workshop is imparting young schoolers with […]

The first-ever “UAE Perfumes and Oud” exhibition will be held in the Emirate of Sharjah from October 6 to 14, 2023, bringing together over 500 exhibitors, including major perfume designers, prominent local and international companies. A group of manufacturers, experts, and specialists, are also expected to participate in the first edition of the fair, making […]

Six may be a little too early for most to get used to fame but not for British Bella-Jay Dark, who published her first book at the age of five last year to become the Guinness World Record holder for being the youngest female author. Talking at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023) on […]

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has emphasised to businesses, countries and regions represented at the 12th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) that with impressive advancements in diversity, innovation and advancement across traditional, emerging and talent-based economic sectors, Sharjah is continuing its role as a regional powerhouse committed to empowering the global economy. Seven key […]

Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023), a wondrous gathering of young book and art lovers, hosted a whimsical workshop titled ‘Painting on Glass,’ at its Expression Room, inviting children of all ages to embrace their creative spirit and delve into the world of artistry. Guiding these young minds on their journey of self-expression were a […]

Young boys and girls and their parents and teachers visiting the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) are being sensitised and empowered by UAE-based civil society organisation Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP) to identify seven common symptoms for early detection of cancer amongst children. These include pallor, bruising or bleeding, general bone pain; lumps or swelling […]

Scores of students learned how to ‘train their brain’, theme for this year’s Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) taking place at the Sharjah Expo Centre until May 14, using yoga and breathing techniques as part of a workshop by Indian author Yamini Muthanna. The hour-long session saw Muthanna, who specialises in Vinyasa Yoga – a […]

The Robotics Corner at the on-going 14th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023) hosted a group of young science enthusiasts for an exciting and inspiring simulation session titled ‘Astronauts Training with Minecraft’, aimed at fostering love of space exploration in children. Delivered in a unique and immersive way for the young attendees to […]

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has emphasised to businesses, countries and regions represented at the 12th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) that with impressive advancements in diversity, innovation and advancement across traditional, emerging and talent-based economic sectors, Sharjah is continuing its role as a regional powerhouse committed to empowering the global economy. Seven key […]