DAFZ Concludes AI Innovation Forum and Hackathon as part of Dubai AI Week

  • Event brought together global experts and young talents to explore innovative solutions in logistics and supply chain management
  • In partnership with SAP, Deloitte, and Vtex; and in collaboration with Wellington Campus in Dubai CommerCity

Dubai, UAE, 27 April 2025: Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), concluded its AI Innovation Forum and Hackathon, held as part of Dubai AI Week. The event aimed to explore innovative AI-powered solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing businesses today.

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Mawarid Finance and its partners showcase innovative digital transformation and banking solutions at a summit attended by over 300 leaders from the technology and financial services sector

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 27 April 2025- The Fintech and Innovation Summit, held recently organized by Mawarid Finance at the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai under the theme “Empowering Innovation in Finance,” spotlighted pioneering expertise in the digital transformation of financial services and innovations in core banking solutions. The summit also explored the promising future of Islamic fintech in the UAE.

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Sharjah Ruler directs allocation of AED 2.5 million to update emirate’s libraries with latest releases from Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2025

Sharjah, April 27, 2025

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the allocation of AED 2.5 million to provide public and governmental libraries across the Emirate with the latest publications from Arabic and international publishers participating in the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival.

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Award-winning authors explore the unifying powerof children’s stories at SCRF 2025

International panel engages in a conversation on how literature connects cultures and generations at
16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival this year 
   

Sharjah, April 27, 2025

At the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), a dynamic panel “Stories that Unite”, explored how children’s literature serves as a bridge across cultures, generations, and worldviews. The panel, moderated by Pulse 95 news presenter Aisha Al Maazmi, featured notable voices: Rhonda Roumani, Syrian-American journalist and children’s author; Dr Nizar Al Qamari, scholar of brain aesthetics; Badria Al Shamsi, prominent Emirati author; and Al Hassan Benmouna, award-winning Moroccan author-illustrator.

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When a robot took the lead in a dazzling dance show at SCRF 2025

Created by Dutch circus artist Daniel Simu, acrobatic robot performance takes SCRF by storm with seamless blend of engineering and choreography


Sharjah, April 27, 2025

The 16th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) on Friday turned into a stage of awe as mesmerised children and parents gathered to watch something unique: a robot dancing in perfect rhythm with a human.

As music filled the air, a robotic figure took centre stage beside a nimble performer to present “Dancing With a Robot” – a futuristic performance blending technology and movement.

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