Budding musicians explore global rhythms at SCRF 2024

Youngsters from across the UAE immerse themselves in the beats of Africa and Brazil at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

Sharjah, May 08, 2024

Amidst the festivities of the ongoing 15th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), visitors as young as six found their groove at the ‘Universal Rhymes’ workshop held on Tuesday morning. During the customary school visits to SCRF, accompanying children delved into the vibrant world of music, eager to explore rhythms from around the globe.

Fostering love for Arabic language in young readers at SCRF 2024

Families with their young children are flocking to Arab publishers at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, buying books in the language they are determined to learn and use more 

Sharjah, May 07, 2024

Observing two young women, one pushing a stroller with an infant, sifting through Arabic children’s books at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), one might assume they are shopping for a school-aged child. However, sisters Hala and Farah, in their thirties, were selecting books for Hala’s eight-month-old daughter.

Sharjah Ruler directs allocation of AED2.5 million to enrich Sharjah Public Library

The grant will be mobilised to secure titles from publishers present at the ongoing edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

• Bodour Al Qasimi: Ensuring that ample sources of learning and intellectual development are easily accessible to all, particularly our children, is fundamental to Sharjah’s developmental vision’

House of Wisdom fosters critical thinking and analytical skills among young visitors at SCRF 2024

Through an immersive booth themed “Hayy bin Yaqdhan: A Journey of Enlightenment” celebrating the timeless masterpiece of Andalusian philosopher Ibn Tufayl

Sharjah, May 06, 2024

In its ongoing commitment to nurturing critical thinking, analytical skills, and independence in young individuals, House of Wisdom (HoW) is actively participating in the 15th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival under the theme of ‘Hayy bin Yaqdhan: A Journey of Enlightenment.’ Collaborating with the Qatar National Library, HoW unveils an immersive booth introducing children and young adults to ‘Hayy bin Yaqdhan,’ a cornerstone of Arabic literature penned by the Andalusian philosopher Ibn Tufayl.

“Get active”, renowned Yoga therapist tells children at SCRF 2024

Engaging in sports not only helps balance emotions but also enhances the ability to handle life’s challenges more adeptly, Zelmaré Viljoen, said at the ongoing Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival

Sharjah, May 06, 2024

Zelmaré Viljoen, a renowned yoga therapist, meditation facilitator, and author, has stressed on the importance of daily physical activity for young children, particularly those with special needs, at the ongoing 15th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF).