His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024) on Wednesday. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the festival is themed ‘Once Upon a Hero’ and will run until May 12th at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The Ruler of Sharjah was warmly received by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SBA, marking the official opening of the festival. Attended by a distinguished gathering of dignitaries,…
Author: Kashan Tumsil
The first-of-its-kind platform in the region seeks to introduce new storylines and inspiration for animation content by bringing together animators and publishers, and has welcomed global industry leaders to ignite the imaginations of aspiring animators and creatives in the UAE His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Wednesday the 2nd annual edition of the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SBA, marking the official opening…
the World’s First Film on Kite Flying which releases today worldwide, took the city by storm. It is written and directed by Dubai’s own Sameer Khan and produced by Interglobe Developments represented by Vivek Sinha and Ashish Kohli, Om Suraj Production represented by Ashok Goenka, Amritsar Talkies represented by Aarti Puri and Kingsmaker Entertainment represented by Sameer Khan. Gabru Gang is released by Panorama Productions in India and by Phars Films in the Middle East. Bellatrix Real Estate Development was the Presenting Sponsor of the World Premiere of Gabru Gang represented by Suhaib Shaikh. Gabru Gang starrs the talented ensemble…
Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s envoy to the United Arab Emirates was received by His Highness (H.H) Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) at Al Dhait Palace. On behalf of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Mr. Ishaq Dar, Ambassador Faisal Tirmizi conveyed warm regards and best wishes to His Highness. Mr. Tirmizi applauded the visionary leadership of H.H. for the amazing development taking place in RAK under his leadership. He underlined the importance of historic linkages existing between Pakistan and the Emirates. H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi said…
Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 6th largest jewellery retailer globally with an annual turnover of USD 6.2 billion and retail presence of 350 showrooms across 13 countries, has just unveiled its 4th showroom in the USA at Naperville, Illinois. This brings the global jewellery brand’s showroom count globally to 350, with 5 showrooms in North America. Malabar Gold & Diamonds currently has an extensive retail presence across the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, India, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, KSA, Malaysia & Singapore. The new showroom was inaugurated by HE. Somnath Ghosh, Consul General of India in Chicago in the…
The 15th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024) and the 2nd edition of the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) are set to kick off tomorrow at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the festival will delight attendees until May 12, while the animation conference will conclude on May 5. Diverse cultural and artistic programme This year, under the theme ‘Once Upon a Hero’, SCRF 2024 will feature a diverse array of over 1,500 cultural, creative, and edutainment activities led by 265 esteemed guests representing 25 countries, alongside the participation of 186 publishers from 20 nations. The 12-day…
The Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department in Dubai honored this morning, at the Umm Suqeim Majlis in Dubai, 35 entities of partners in success: sponsors, strategic partners, and media institutions, in the success of the Ramadan in Dubai initiative. Additionally, 48 male and female employees from governmental, semi-governmental, and private sectors who won in the “Employee Al-Hafiz Competition ” at the level of Dubai government departments were honored. This came during the closing ceremony of the Ramadan in Dubai initiative, which was held at the Umm Suqeim Majlis, in the presence of His Excellency Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi, Director-General…
The Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA) convened its second ordinary general assembly meeting in Sharjah, with the participation of the current board of directors and 65 members. During the meeting, the association announced the election of new board members for its second session, which will span four years. The association also commended the endeavours of pertinent institutions in Sharjah and the United Arab Emirates, under the guidance of the wise leadership, to safeguard the creative rights of authors and publishers. It also acknowledged its commitment to enacting laws and legislation to foster creative industries, which constitute a crucial pillar…
Amid the challenging weather conditions recently experienced in Dubai due to the severe low pressure, “Art of Living Mall”, a leading center in the field of furniture and home decor, announced the launch of a community initiative offering exceptional discounts of up to 75% on a wide range of home furnishings, children’s rooms, and accessories, in addition to discounts on bills. Manal Al Johari, the media face of the campaign known for her continuous support of community activities, stated this. The campaign, under the slogan “Together We Revive Your Kingdom”, aims to assist families whose homes were damaged by the…
The male infant was born prematurely at 27 weeks via Caesarean section, weighing 900 grams, with the mother having gestational diabetes, a known risk factor for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a common cause of reversible childhood blindness caused by inadequate retinal blood vessel formation in preterm infants. Approximately 32,300 infants worldwide are diagnosed with irreversible vision impairment due to ROP annually, of which approximately 20,000 become blind or severely visually impaired. A newly turned 60-week-old blind baby boy with Stage 3 Retinopathy of Prematurity, who was delivered prematurely at 27 weeks via an emergency Caesarean section to a…