American culinary star rustles up the classic Picadillo at SCRF 2025, showing aspiring chefs how mastering global flavours can start right in their own kitchens
Sharjah, April 25, 2025
It was an early brunch for many as the scent of sizzling spices and sweet peppers filled the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) on Thursday, thanks to the ever-smiling chef Dario Stephen who turned the festival’s Cookery Corner at into a giant cauldron.
Dubai, April 24, 2025: A solemn moment of reflection marked the closing day of the SCM Middle East Conclave & Awards 2025 in Dubai, as Hon’ble Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind and Former Minister of State for External Affairs, Government of India, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi observed two minutes of silence to honour the victims of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.
Over 400 participants, including diplomats, business leaders, and delegates from across India and the Middle East, stood in silence, honoring the lives lost and affirming a shared commitment to peace and resilience in the face of violence. The collective silence served not only as a mark of respect but as a unified stand against extremism, reaffirming a shared commitment to peace, solidarity, and humanity across borders. The moment transcended protocol, it was a heartfelt pause in time that reminded all present of our shared vulnerability, and our even greater strength when united. In that silence, a powerful message resonated: that acts of terror may wound, but they will never divide.
The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is free to attend and promises a wealth of experiences and workshops for families and educators alike
Sharjah, April 25, 2025
The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) witnessed a buzz of excitement as young school students became cyber detectives for the day, participating in one of the 12-day festival’s many hands-on workshops, ‘Password Cracking’. The session tasked each child with a unique challenge: to crack the password on a simulated portal using only the clues and tools provided.
Dubai, UAE – April 2025 – In a move set to redefine convenience in car rentals, SelfDrive Mobility—a leading mobility tech company and the region’s foremost car subscription and rental platform—has announced the launch of its Zero Deposit offering, now available across daily, weekly, and monthly rentals in five key markets: the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. This strategic expansion reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to simplifying and enhancing the customer rental experience by eliminating the need for security deposits, making mobility more flexible, accessible, and financially stress-free for consumers.
Soham Shah
Designed for both residents and international travelers, the new offering provides a cost-effective and flexible alternative to traditional leasing and ownership models. With no hidden fees and a fully digital rental journey, SelfDrive is enabling users to drive with ease and confidence—whether for business, long-term stays, or leisure.
Australian percussionists inspire creativity and sustainability with their high-energy performance at the 16th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, which runs until MAy 4 in Expo Center Sharjah
Sharjah, April 25, 2025
A high-energy performance titled “Junklandia” by the Australian percussion group Junkyard Beats transported young schoolchildren into a magical world of music and dance at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025), which got under way at Expo Center Sharjah on April 23.
The three performers from Junkyard Beats introduced themselves as siblings from the faraway planet Junklandia who were out on a mission to Earth to teach its inhabitants the Junklandian ways of music and creative recycling. For this, they transformed ordinary household items into musical instruments to create a toe-tapping, electric atmosphere that soon had the primary school children dancing away under the stage.
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