A group of beloved children’s authors, celebrated actors and other luminaries of the Emirati and Arab arts and culture landscape will lead a host of exciting cultural activities at the 13th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), running for 12 days from May 11 – 22 at Expo Centre Sharjah.
Events
Win 1 of 10 INTEGRA VOYAGER pipette kits!
The VOYAGER adjustable tip spacing pipette is the only electronic pipette offering automated adjustment of tip spacing currently on the market. It is easy to use, can be operated one-handed, and allows the parallel transfer of samples between formats, for example from tubes to plates, or from 96 well to 384 well plates. This significantly speeds up workflow, reducing transfer times and making sample reformatting much more efficient.
Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival’s first-ever ‘Robot Zoo’ will unravel the animal world to children
Have you ever wondered how a fly walks on the ceiling or how a chameleon changes colours, or how a giant squid jets around in the ocean? Come learn about this and more at the Robot Zoo Exhibition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), whose 13th annual edition will run from May 11 – 22 in Expo Centre Sharjah.
EMIRATES DRAW KICKS OFF EID CELEBRATIONS BY DISTRIBUTING AED 613,291 TO WINNING PARTICIPANTS
383 winning participants of Emirates Draw had a great start to their Eid celebrations when the socially responsible organisation distributed AED 613,291 during its weekly raffle draw last night, which was live streamed on its website as well as its Facebook and YouTube accounts.
International DJ Solomun Live at Soho Garden Meydan on 7th May
#DestinationSoho often known as the home of international artists, is set to host a stellar weekend with globally renowned DJ Solomun this Saturday 7th May. Joining him on the night will be orchestral artist Johannes Brecht (live), Ukrainian-Paris based DJ Kate Zubok, and Soho Garden resident Anushee bringing another phenomenal event for music lovers.
Global Village marks its first Eid Al Fitr with fireworks every night
Thousands of guests are enjoying a memorable Eid Al Fitr this week with opening hours extended from 5pm until 2am for the final week of Season 26. The multicultural destination provides the perfect spot for an unforgettable holiday, with 26 country pavilions representing 80 cultures, Carnaval adventures, entertainment, fun-filled attractions and activities for guests of all ages as well as fireworks every night.
Dubai Customs donates (Al Furdah Eid Gifts) to orphans
As part of its Ramadan annual campaign, Dubai Customs’ employees distributed Eid gifts to 250 orphans. The “Al Furdah Eid Gift” initiative aims to draw a smile on children’s faces and to enhance solidarity between different segments of society.