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Sharjah Children Reading Festival

SCRF 2025 kicks off tomorrow, with 1,000+ activities, 200 guests and 122 publishers

The 12-day cultural festival will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah until May 4,2025


Sharjah, April 22, 2025,

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and the guidance of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness, and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs,  the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) will open tomorrow, (Wednesday), April 23, ushering in 12 days of vibrant cultural exchange, creative exploration, and engaging activities for children, youth, and families.

Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority under the theme “Dive Into Books”, at Expo Centre Sharjah, the event will host 122 publishers from 22 countries and over 200 writers, illustrators, and cultural figures from the UAE and around the world.

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Business & Investments

UBF’s AGM Approves 2025 Strategy  to Further Develop Banking Sector

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 22 April 2025:

UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its Annual General Meeting, under the chairmanship of His Excellency Abdulaziz Al-Ghurair, Chairman of UAE Banks Federation, and in the presence of members of the Board of Directors of the Federation and representatives of member banks.

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Technologies

Cisco Secures Leadership Position in Gartner’s Inaugural Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center Switching

Recognition highlights Cisco’s strength in delivering scalable, secure, and AI-ready data center networking solutions for a rapidly evolving digital landscape

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22 April 2025 – Cisco has been named a Leader in the inaugural Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center Switching, recognized for its strong Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.

Mohannad Abuissa, Director of Solutions Engineering at Cisco Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania, and CIS,

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Education

GETEX 2025 – UAE’s premier higher education event back with the 41ST edition.

Dubai, UAE – April 22, 2025 – The Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX), the region’s most established student recruitment platform, returns from April 30 to May 2, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Supported by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), GETEX 2025 is set to deliver yet another impactful experience for students and families exploring higher education options.

New for GETEX this year will be interactive workshops in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics giving students a unique, hands-on experience with future-focused disciplines. Running through the three days of the event, these immersive sessions will give students the opportunity to explore potential career paths and develop critical skills alongside educators and industry experts.

Country Pavilions featuring institutions and government boards will be present from Malaysia, India, Pakistan and the CIS countries, offering students direct access to varied study options and scholarship programs to make informed decisions.

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Real Estate

Reportage Group showcases investment opportunities and sustainability at IPS2025

UAE, 22 April 2025: From April 14 April to 16, Reportage Group participated in the 21st edition of the International Property Show IPS2025, held at the World Trade Center in Dubai. This three-day event, a combination of exhibition, conference and networking, serves as a true global real estate marketplace, positioning IPS as the Middle East’s largest property sales platform.

“UAE in general, and especially Dubai and Abu Dhabi, is a very attractive place to invest (…). In the first quarter of 2025, we achieved nearly 1 billion dollars in sales, and we are aiming to reach 3 billion dollars by the end of the year. This entire operation is being carried out without any leverage”, said Andrea Nucera, CEO and Managing Director of Reportage Group, during his participation in the IPS panel discussion titled: “IPS Global Leaders: Global Real Estate Investments from Investors’ Perspectives – The Driving Force, Investment Strategies and Sustainability Measures for Building World-Class Infrastructure”.

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