Sharjah Children Reading Festival

SBA and Invest Bank partner to bring financial literacy to children through creative storytelling

In collaboration with Onshur, the initiative will develop a storybook for children aged eight and above, launching at the upcoming Sharjah International Book Fair

Sharjah, May 2, 2025

As part of its continued efforts to promote cultural awareness among young people, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has signed a partnership with Invest Bank to develop a children’s storybook focused on financial literacy. The initiative is a collaboration with the Sharjah Publishing Sustainability Fund (Onshur), a key SBA programme that supports sustainable publishing in the UAE.

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Entertainment & Celebrity

Catch Indian Rock and Soul Legend Gary Lawyer at a Free Concert at The Huddle Bur Dubai This Saturday

Noon to Moon at The Huddle, Bur Dubai promises 15 Hours of Non-Stop Music!

On Saturday May 3, from 12pm to 3am, The Huddle Bur Dubai is turning up the volume for 15 hours of pure sonic bliss.

Headlining the event is none other than Gary Lawyer, the voice that defined a generation of Indian rock and soul. If you grew up on his powerful vocals and timeless covers, this is your chance to relive the magic, live and up close.

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Education

AUS recognizes extracurricular achievements at Annual Student Appreciation Awards 

More than 650 students acknowledged for their outstanding involvement across leadership, athletics, volunteering and cultural activities 

Sharjah, UAE, May 2, 2025 – American University of Sharjah (AUS) celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students at the Annual Student Appreciation Awards 2025, held in the presence of Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS.

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Entertainment & Celebrity

COMICAVE™ to unite Fans with a spectacular weekend celebrating Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day

Dubai, UAE: Pop culture enthusiasts across the UAE are in for a treat as COMICAVE™ prepares to host an action-packed weekend celebrating Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day. Taking place on May 3rd and 4th at the Dubai Outlet Mall Dome Area, the two-day extravaganza promises an unforgettable experience for fans of comics, gaming, and galactic adventure.

Running from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM each day, the free-to-attend event will feature an array of immersive activities designed to entertain visitors of all ages. Guests can look forward to special free comic book giveaways, offering a selection of exclusive titles and collector’s editions as part of the global Free Comic Book Day initiative.

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Emphasizing the importance of innovation and international cooperation

Emphasizing the importance of innovation and international cooperation: Behavioral Exchange 2025 (BX2025) concludes with the UAE launching a global network to shape the future of behavioral sciences

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 1 May 2025 – Behavioral Exchange 2025 (BX2025) concluded in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes Affairs. Organized by the Behavioral Science Group of the Office of Development Affairs, the conference was hosted at the New York University Abu Dhabi from April 30 to May 1, 2025, with the participation of more than 500 international experts, academics, and researchers specializing in behavioral sciences from around the world. The UAE also launched a global network to shape the future of behavioral sciences, called the ‘Global Behavioral Evidence Network’.

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