Using DIY kits to build houses that run on solar and wind energy, trainers helped children discover the engineering behind renewable power sources at the 16th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

Sharjah, April 28, 2025

The 16^th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is a powerhouse of not just books and reading sessions but also science workshops and artistic activities. A highlight among the workshops was “Power the Future” workshop where children received basic lessons in sustainable living using renewable energy.

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.

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.