Don’t fear AI, learn to use it well, says expert at SCRF 2024

Prominent AI researcher and trainer Yasmine Al Rawi shared insights on how and why new-age technology should be used to deliver a personalised learning experience.

Sharjah, May 04, 2024

New-age technology such as machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) can play a transformative role in education by delivering personalised learning experiences and improving student performance.

SCRF 2024: Libraries will continue to have an emotional connect
with people of all ages, concur book aficionados

Three women luminaries from the publishing industry discussed the continuing relevance of books and libraries for academic success at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

Sharjah, May 04, 2024

Books and libraries are here to stay despite the overarching influence of the digital world and the emotional connection with physical books cannot be replaced by hand-held devices, agreed three distinguished personalities involved with books and libraries at the 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) that is taking place in Expo Centre Sharjah.

Artists as young as eight craft their own story books at SCRF 2024

Montessori-style Wooden Books workshop at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival enables young creators to hone both motor and creative skills as they literally build their narratives with wooden blocks, stencils, paint and more

Sharjah, May 04, 2024

A lively buzz of creativity hummed through the air at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024) on Friday as children as young as eight transformed into budding authors at the Wooden Books workshop. With vibrant imaginations in full swing, the young writers crafted tales that stretched from African savannas to the bustling cities of the UAE.