Popular writer and singer Gurwinder Singh Gill Raunta’s new book ‘Hello! Main Lahore Ton Boldan” was released in a grand event, which was organized at the Sheraton Grand Hotel on May 5 by Folk Studios Events Organisers, Dubai lead by Saby Saanjh. International readers, writers and artistic personalities, who love Punjab, Punjabi and Punjabiyat participated the event. Apart from other countries, personalities associated with literature and culture from Indian and Pakistani Punjab were present at the occasion, from which Nasir Dhillon, Harf Cheema, V.P. Singh Gill, Manpreet Kaur Sidhu, Kuldeep Chirag and Ravi Multani were prominent at the event. This…
Author: Kashan Tumsil
An international award-winning illustrator and a regional artist got together at the ongoing 15th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) to discuss various cultural representations prevalent in today’s children’s books. Audience attending the panel discussion – and moderated by Emirati poet Sheikha Al Mutairi – heard from Mexican-American author Raul The Third and Emirati Maryam Rashid Al Zaabi who offered a range of perspectives from illustrated novels. “Drawings are helpful for a child to escape into a another world, think through problems they might be having, think about characters they are reading about and escape the place they are in…
Amsa Hospitality and Radisson Hotel Group are proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Madinah, marking Amsa Hospitality’s and Radisson Hotel Group’s first property in the Holy City of Madinah. Set to be operational by the end of 2024, this newly built hotel demonstrates both companies’ commitment to growing their presence in key Saudi cities. Radisson Hotel Madinah will offer 165 keys, including 53 business suites, tailored to meet the needs of travelers seeking both comfort and style. Guests can look forward to a variety of dining options, such as a contemporary lobby café, a restaurant, and a poolside…
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. Under the expert guidance of seasoned instructors, the workshop became a playground of sound, with youngsters immersing themselves in the beats of Africa and Brazil. From the infectious pulse of the Djembe to the cheerful jingle of the Tambourine, they experienced firsthand the magic of music-making. During…
in the presence of Bruno le Maire, Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty and Roland Lescure, Minister Delegate in charge of Industry and Energy, Xavier Piechaczyk, Chairman of the Management Board of RTE, Laurent Castaing, Managing Director of Chantiers de l’Atlantique and Niklas Persson, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business, have reached a historic agreement for the construction of the first offshore direct current platforms and onshore converter stations for the Normandy (Centre Manche 1 & 2) and Oléron Island offshore wind farms. This contract, of an unprecedented scale for RTE, marks an acceleration…
100 Hands, a renowned name in luxury menswear fashion, announces its official launch at Springs Souk Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the brand as it enters the dynamic market of the UAE with KING’S as its exclusive distribution partner for the GCC region. KING’S provides high-quality leather footwear for men. They have now collaborated with 100 Hands to offer the best quality menswear, which is uniquely handcrafted. A single shirt will pass through 50 pairs of craftspeople’s hands on its way through the company’s production facility. And that’s how the…
– The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has shared an enhanced iteration of its development strategy with its Board of Directors, at its second board meeting held at Sharjah Publishing City on the sidelines of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024). Following initial consultations undertaken as part of its first meeting in November 2023, the board, led by its Chairperson Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, has commenced the implementation of a three-pillar strategy focusing on Growth and Expansion, Strategic Partnership and Diversification, and Innovation and Empowerment. This approach is aimed at widening the SBA’s impact and further enhancing…
The Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah is actively promoting awareness and educational initiatives for children and families through a diverse range of activities during its participation in the 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024), which is taking place until May 12. Under the SCFA umbrella, the pavilion includes the Family Development Department, the Cultural and Media Office, the Health Promotion Department, and the Child Safety Department (CSD). Together, they are hosting various activities, events, and workshops designed to enhance children’s skills and cover multiple educational topics, focusing on health and prevention. This…
An engrossed audience heard all about building self-confidence among children and fighting bullying from two popular children’s authors as part of a panel discussion at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF). The talk titled Bullying and Its Effects on Self-confidence in Children and Youth and moderated by Emirati writer and life coach Dr Walaa Ahmed Al Shehhi saw Riyadh-based Dr Iman Al Khatib and American Stacy Bauer take on questions from parents at the Cultural Forum of the 12-day event taking place at the Sharjah Expo Centre. “Most important tip is to be non-judgemental, open and approachable so the child…
With an electric buzz of energy and contagious joy, the Masaka Kids Africana are lighting up the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) 2024. The dynamic dance troupe from Uganda, comprising eight vibrant young stars aged between 5 and 12, has returned to SCRF second year in a row and continues to be a popular feature of the festival this year. Every performance by the Masaka Kids Africana is not just a display of its agility and electrifying dance moves but a powerful call to action against environmental degradation. On Monday alone, the group captivated the audience with three performances,…