537 activities by authors and creatives from 15 nations to edutain young readers in SCRF May 08, 2021
The Sharjah Children s Reading Festival (SCRF) is back again to unite young readers with creators of children’s literature and allied arts from May 19 – 29 at the Sharjah Expo Centre,
The Sharjah Children s Reading Festival (SCRF) is back again to unite young readers with creators of children’s literature and allied arts from May 19 – 29 at the Sharjah Expo Centre.
The Sharjah Children s Reading Festival (SCRF) is back again to unite young readers with creators of children’s literature and allied arts from May 19 – 29 at the Sharjah Expo Centre.
Sharjah: Visitors will need to register online (for free) before attending events at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, to be held from May 19 to 29 at Expo Centre Sharjah.
Registration details will be announced soon, festival organiser Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) said during a press conference about the 11-day event on Wednesday. The annual event was not held in 2020 because of the prevailing situation at the time related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safety first
Supervisors on site will guide children – and grown-ups if needed – regarding precautionary measures for COVID-19, such as social distancing and frequent sterilisation, to ensure a safe and smooth experience, officials said.
‘Tales from the East,’ Sharjah Book Authority (SBA)’s week-long exhibition to spread awareness about the region’s glorious past, concluded at the SBA headquarters.
Sharjah: The weeklong exhibition, Tales from the East, organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), recently concluded after offering visitors insights into the formative works of the region’s greatest minds.
From centuries-old books to ancient manuscripts and rare artefacts, collectively valued at more than Dh60 million, “Tales from the East paid tribute to humankind’s past glories aimed at educating the public through the formative work of scientists, innovators and thought leaders that over hundreds of years have influenced current technological feats,” SBA noted.
Arab influence on human civilisation
Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, SBA chairman, noted: “The exhibition was a unique opportunity to learn about the power and influence of Arab and Islamic culture on human civilisation over the centuries. The exhibition affirmed the truth that acquiring knowledge is a continuous and cumulative journey which transcends all physical boundaries and
‘Tales from the East’ exhibition will be held from Wednesday to May 3 at SBA headquarters Published: April 26, 2021 17:46 Staff Report Photo of Description of Egypt manuscript. Rare written works and artefacts will be unveiled to the public at the ‘Tales from the East’ exhibition to be held at Sharjah Book Authority from April 28 to May 3. Image Credit:
Sharjah: Around Dh60 million worth of rare written works and artefacts will be unveiled to the public at the ‘Tales from the East’ exhibition to be held at Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) headquarters from Wednesday to May 3.
The collection includes early written material including books and manuscripts and a collection of rare artefacts. Open to the public from 8pm to midnight starting Wednesday, the exhibition will also feature a series of cultural sessions and panel discussions where history and archaeology experts will discuss the role of manuscr