The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is back with an exciting agenda of hands-on workshops and edutainment activities for children, and the water clock is a fantastic opportunity to get familiar with
9th century Islamic scientist Abbas Firnas

Sharjah, April 23, 2025  

Primary school children donning smartwatches and digital watches travelled back in time to discover how their ancestors told time using water at a science workshop called “The Water Clock” at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025), which got under way at Expo Center Sharjah on Wednesday.

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.

Between April 23 and May 4 at the Expo Centre Sharjah

Sharjah, April 21, 2025

The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) has announced its cultural programme, featuring over 50 sessions and events led by more than 50 experts and specialists, including Arab and international writers and thinkers. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority, the 16th edition of the festival will take place from April 23 to May 4 at Expo Centre Sharjah, under the theme “Dive into Books.”

The cultural programme will commence on Wednesday, April 23, with two sessions at the Culture Forum. The first, titled “Artificial Intelligence and the Rise of New Writers?”, will feature Dr. Sumaya Al Maadeed, Asma Zeinel, and Talib Ghuloom. The second session, “Making Big Ideas Simple”, will host Linda Booth Sweeney and Fatima Al Mazrouei.