Two-hour, science-packed adventure packs fun, discovery, and imagination for kids aged
3 to 7 at the 12-day annual festival that opened in Sharjah on Wednesday

Sharjah, April 24, 2025

Tucked inside the buzzing halls of Sharjah Expo Centre at this year’s Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) – that opened amidst great fanfare on Wednesday – is a space that’s delighting both children and parents alike: the Junior Museum, an immersive science and play hub designed for children aged 3 to 7.

Organised by UAE company, Science Street, the edutainment space is a hit with families seeking hands-on learning opportunities that mix wonder and curiosity with science concepts that can be easily grasped by early learners. With themed “corners” arranged like a journey through interactive experiments, music, motion, colours and even dinosaurs, the Junior Museum is built to engage the youngest of festival goers.

Children fuse tech and imagination at 16th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival’s Digital Cube workshop, one of 600+ immersive sessions designed to bridge art, science and play

Sharjah, April 24, 2025

The 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), the region’s leading literary celebration for young minds, has opened its doors to a world where stories meet circuits and technology becomes a tool for creativity.

The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival is back with an exciting agenda of hands-on workshops and edutainment activities for children, and the water clock is a fantastic opportunity to get familiar with
9th century Islamic scientist Abbas Firnas

Sharjah, April 23, 2025  

Primary school children donning smartwatches and digital watches travelled back in time to discover how their ancestors told time using water at a science workshop called “The Water Clock” at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025), which got under way at Expo Center Sharjah on Wednesday.

The 12-day cultural festival will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah until May 4,2025

Sharjah, April 22, 2025,

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and the guidance of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness, and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs,  the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) will open tomorrow, (Wednesday), April 23, ushering in 12 days of vibrant cultural exchange, creative exploration, and engaging activities for children, youth, and families.

Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority under the theme “Dive Into Books”, at Expo Centre Sharjah, the event will host 122 publishers from 22 countries and over 200 writers, illustrators, and cultural figures from the UAE and around the world.