Sharjah Children Reading Festival

SCRF 2025 to host local and international experts in 50 cultural events

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.

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A.R.M. Holding Children’s Programme launches fifth edition on World Creativity and Innovation Day

Celebrated Nigerian artist Peju Alatise and Emirati artist-educator Alia Hussain Lootah leads cultural education initiative in the UAE with art workshops exploring the “Future of Water”

Dubai, UAE; April 21, 2025:  The fifth edition of the A.R.M. Holding Children’s Programme launches today in schools across the UAE, timed to coincide with World Creativity and Innovation day – a special day marked by the United Nations to celebrate the role of creativity in human development.

Alia Hussain Lootah, Headshot, Courtesy of the artist (1)

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V1STARA HOUSE by Object 1 brings aspirational, community-centric living to Al Furjan’s growing skyline

Dubai, UAE – April 21, 2025 — Object 1 has officially launched V1STARA HOUSE, a mid-rise residential tower in Al Furjan designed to deliver modern, community-centric living with a strong cultural and architectural identity. Slated for completion in Q3 2027, V1STARA HOUSE marks a significant step forward in Object 1’s evolution into a lifestyle-focused, purpose-driven, and globally-minded real estate narrative.

V1STARA HOUSE offers one- to 3.5-bedroom apartments across approximately 10 residential floors, starting from AED 1.1 million. Meticulously designed with thoughtful layouts, 3.1-meter ceilings, and panoramic windows, each floor accommodates six to eleven apartments, ensuring space and privacy—features increasingly important to today’s buyers. With rental transactions in Al Furjan up 8% and one-bedroom rental values surging by 39%, the area offers yields of up to 9%, making V1STARA a strong opportunity for both end-users and investors.

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Andalusia Real Estate Development Partners with Eng. Lana Halabi, Founder of LH Concept

Andalusia Real Estate Development Partners with Eng. Lana Halabi, Founder of LH Concept, toRedefine Client-Centric Living at Bottega Nove Residences


Dubai, UAE [Sunday 19 April 2025] In a groundbreaking move to prioritize client experience and functional design, Andalusia Real Estate Development announces its strategic partnership with Eng. Lana Halabi, esteemed architect, interior designer, and founder of LH Concept a boutique specialized studio in designing and customizing interiors and furniture, This collaboration positions Halabi as the official Interior & Lifestyle Consultant for Andalusias upcoming residential projects, commencing with the much-anticipated Bottega Nove Residences in Majan, Dubai.

Recognizing the evolving needs of modern homeowners, Andalusia is committed to designing properties that seamlessly integrate furniture considerations into the architectural blueprint. This approach ensures optimal space utilization, intuitive movement, and enhanced user experience.

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