Books and reading play a vital role in children’s development and in their social awareness and education. A panel of prominent children and young adult writers from around the world discussed this at the on-going Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023), touching on the impact that books have on youngsters and how it in turn […]

Psychologists and child development experts have warned parents that comparing children’s capabilities with their siblings or peers negatively impacts on their psychological development and may set them back for life with low confidence, insecurities and a weak self-esteem. These critical observations were shared with parents, teachers and early-years educators who attended a panel discussion on […]

Renowned visual effects artist and compositing supervisor, Mario Brioschi, captivated aspiring and experienced professionals in the animation and visual effects industry at Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) with an immersive lesson on how compositing and lighting techniques can transport viewers into a fictional world while maintaining the series’ authenticity. Brioschi’s reputation precedes him with his exceptional […]

The UAE’s passionate creator community got an exclusive peek into Japan’s decades-old obsession with robots, and how they are lovingly depicted as mecha in various anime and manga series, on the final day of the inaugural Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) on Friday. Sketching on demand in front of an audience sat in rapt attention, Mamoru […]

Robin Linn, Senior Director and Creative Talent Acquisition at Activision Blizzard, a leading company in the digital gaming industry, has stressed that the debut edition of the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) was the first step towards educating the global animation industry about Arab culture and its content landscape. […]

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 […]