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Bodour Al Qasimi named an ambassador for the international nomination of Faya Palaeolandscape

In support of Sharjah’s efforts to inscribe Faya on the UNESCO World Heritage List

Bodour Al Qasimi named an ambassador for the international nomination of Faya Palaeolandscape

Sharjah, May 5, 2024

Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, has been named an ambassador by the Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) in support of the efforts of Sharjah and the UAE to inscribe Faya Palaeolandscape, located in the central region of the Sharjah, to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List.

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Sharjah Children Reading Festival

There’s a smash room for kids too — only at SCRF 2024

There’s a smash room for kids too — only at SCRF 2024

The 12-day Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival features a mosaic of workshops, talks, and events that foster diverse mental stimulation for children

Sharjah, May 05, 2024

The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024) organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), beautifully aligns with the contemporary era, presenting a mosaic of workshops, talks, and events. Its central ethos fosters diverse mental stimulation for children, offering novel experiences and opportunities to refine their skills. Among these is the increasingly popular Smash Room, a concept that is gaining traction globally due to its unique approach to stress relief and active play.

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Young minds embrace yoga and meditation through a unique storytelling approach at SCRF 2024

Young minds embrace yoga and meditation through a unique storytelling approach at SCRF 2024

During an interactive storytelling session ‘Reading Happy Yogis’ at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival


Sharjah, May 05, 2024,

Young visitors to the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024) on Saturday explored the world of yoga through storytelling. They learned breathing exercises that provide emotional empowerment and positive affirmations to keep them energised and motivated during an interactive session titled ‘Reading Happy Yogis,’ led by Mexican author Sandy Zanella, who is also a medical doctor and seasoned yoga instructor.

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Little ones turn into dessert chefs at SCRF’s parfait making workshop 

Little ones turn into dessert chefs at SCRF’s parfait making workshop      

Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2024 is buzzing with youthful energy as budding chefs gather to whip up delicious treats at cookery workshops

Sharjah, May 05, 2023

The cookery workshops at the ongoing 15th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) are a hit among children of all ages and nationalities. “Every session has attracted at least a dozen enthusiastic young chefs,” remarked Lamia Salam, the culinary instructor, while guiding the children in crafting Oreo parfaits during a Saturday morning class.

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New-age African animators shine light on the continent’s vast untapped potential in the field with SAC 2024 attendees

New-age African animators shine light on the continent’s vast untapped potential in the field with SAC 2024 attendees

Panel discussion during 2nd Sharjah Animation Conference stresses the need for championing diverse content by creating creative opportunities for talents across Africa


Sharjah, May 05, 2024

Three luminaries of African animation, Raymond Malinga, CEO of Creatures Animation; Hamid Ibrahim, CEO and Co-founder of Kugali Media; and Vanessa Sinden, Senior Producer at Triggerfish Animation, have offered unique insights into the burgeoning yet often untapped opportunities and unrecognised talents in animation across the continent of Africa.

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