Through interactive storytelling and immersive activities inspired by the literary masterpiece
Sharjah, 26 April 2025
House of Wisdom (HoW) takes part in the 16th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), running from April 23 to May 4 at Expo Centre Sharjah, with a special focus on the timeless fables of Kalila wa Dimna.
Continue reading House of Wisdom Highlights ‘Kalila wa Dimna’ at 16th Sharjah Children’s Reading FestivalThe Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is a home for books and a forum for in-depth discussions on every aspect of a child’s world
Sharjah, April 25, 2025
At the ongoing 16th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025), a panel of acclaimed illustrators and storytellers convened to explore the essential and often overlooked role of picture books in shaping young minds. Moderated by writer and critic Tasneem Zeyad, ‘Building the Narrative: The Essential Role of Picture Books’ brought together three distinct voices: Palestinian illustrator Bara’ Al-‘Aawour, British author and illustrator Raahat Kaduji, and pioneering Kuwaiti artist and children’s media specialist Dr Abdullah AlSharhaan.
Continue reading Picture books are the heart of nurturing a child’s imagination: Authors at SCRF 2025At a Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival panel discussion, Xin Li, Eman AlYousaf, and Amal Muhammad Ibrahim Al-Hanqari explore how media and cultural identity shape minds of children—and why listening may be the most powerful tool of all
Sharjah, April 25, 2025
An educator, author and an illustrator got together on Thursday at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) 2025 to drive home why curiosity isn’t just a phase but, in fact, the foundation of lifelong learning.
Continue reading Expert panel at SCRF 2025 explores how curiosity fuels creativityكتب الدكتور/ عبد الرحيم إبراهيم عبد الواحد
عشق آباد – دبي: في عصر يتسم بشكل متزايد بالتوترات الجيوسياسية والتحديات البيئية والانقسامات الاجتماعية، لم تكن الدعوة العالمية إلى الوحدة أكثر إلحاحًا من أي وقت مضى. واستجابة لهذه الحاجة، برزت تركمانستان مرة أخرى كبطلة للدبلوماسية والسلام من خلال اقتراحها تسمية 2025 عام السلام والثقة، حيث تهدف هذه المبادرة، التي اعتمدتها رسميا الجمعية العامة للأمم المتحدة، إلى تعزيز الحوار، وتشجيع التعاون، وترسيخ مبادئ الاحترام المتبادل وعدم الاعتداء على نطاق عالمي.
وتستكشف المقالة التالية الرؤية وراء هذا الإعلان، وأهميته الاستراتيجية، والأنشطة المتنوعة المخطط لها على مدار العام لتعزيز ثقافة السلام والثقة في جميع أنحاء العالم.
Continue reading ٢٠٢٥عام السلام والثقة… مبادرة تركمانستان نحو مستقبل عالمي مستدامWritten by Dr. Abdul Rahim Ibrahim Abdul Wahid
Ashgabat – Dubai: In an era increasingly defined by geopolitical tensions, environmental challenges, and social divides, the global call for unity has never been more urgent. Responding to this need, Turkmenistan has once again emerged as a champion of diplomacy and peace by proposing the designation of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. This initiative, officially adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, aims to promote dialogue, foster cooperation, and reinforce the principles of mutual respect and non-aggression on a global scale. The following article explores the vision behind this declaration, its strategic significance, and the diverse activities planned throughout the year to advance a culture of peace and trust worldwide.
UAE News 24/7 