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Sharjah Children Reading Festival

Sharjah Animation Conference hosts sold-out workshopwith legendary Disney animator Nik Ranieri

Sharjah Animation Conference hosts sold-out workshop
with legendary Disney animator Nik Ranieri

Renowned industry heavy-weight famous for characters from “Hercules,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Emperor’s New Groove,” captivates SAC 2024 with character design masterclass


Sharjah, May 04, 2024

On a bustling second day of the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), a highlight was a sold-out workshop featuring the renowned Disney animator, Nik Ranieri. Known for his iconic character designs such as Hades from “Hercules,” Lumiere from “Beauty and the Beast,” and the unforgettable lead character in “Wreck-It Ralph,“ Ranieri shared his extensive experience and insights with attendees, offering a unique glimpse into the world of animation and character design.

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Technologies

Huawei GoPaint Partners with World Art Dubai to Inspire Creativity and Innovation

Huawei GoPaint Partners with World Art Dubai to Inspire Creativity and Innovation

Dubai, May 3, 2024 – Huawei GoPaint, the cutting-edge digital art platform developed by Huawei, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with World Art Dubai (WAD) for its monumental 10th edition, taking place from May 2nd to May 5th, 2024, at the prestigious Dubai World Trade Centre.

World Art Dubai has been a beacon of artistic expression in the region, showcasing the works of hundreds of local and international artists. As the region’s largest contemporary art fair, WAD has been instrumental in fostering Dubai’s growing creative economy, aligning with Huawei’s mission to empower individuals through technology and innovation.

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Business & Investments

Ajman Bank Appoints Adrian P.L. Hodges as Group Treasurer

Ajman Bank Appoints Adrian P.L. Hodges as Group Treasurer

4 May 2024

Ajman Bank has announced the appointment of Mr. Adrian P.L. Hodges as the new Group Treasurer. With over three decades of robust experience in treasury and global markets, Mr. Hodges brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of strategic financial leadership to his new role. Prior to joining Ajman Bank, Mr. Hodges served as the Head of Global Markets Solutions at the Commercial Bank of Dubai, where he played a pivotal role in transforming the bank’s foreign exchange operations into a dynamic, solution-driven global markets service.

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Sharjah Children Reading Festival

Netflix series Pluto anime’s producer on his masterpiececreation at Sharjah Animation Conference

Netflix series Pluto anime’s producer on his masterpiece
creation at Sharjah Animation Conference

Producer Masao Maruyama narrates the transformative journey that elevated Pluto from its static pages of a manga to an anime for OTT platform


Sharjah, May 04, 2024

Producing an anime of the scale and quality of the Netflix series Pluto was a big challenge, said Masao Maruyama, the octogenarian Japanese producer who adapted Naoki Urasawa’s manga comic, at a talk titled “Exploring the Universe of Pluto: Unveiling the masterpiece from Manga to Anime” during the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), happening at Expo Centre Sharjah until May 5.

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Sharjah Children Reading Festival

Don’t fear AI, learn to use it well, says expert at SCRF 2024

Don’t fear AI, learn to use it well, says expert at SCRF 2024

Prominent AI researcher and trainer Yasmine Al Rawi shared insights on how and why new-age technology should be used to deliver a personalised learning experience.

Sharjah, May 04, 2024

New-age technology such as machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) can play a transformative role in education by delivering personalised learning experiences and improving student performance.

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