SCRF’s popular cookery corner bubbles with joy… and Boba

Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival 2025 features workshops that go beyond recipes, equipping children with life skills, nurturing creativity, and fostering independence Sharjah, April 24, 2025 In the late 1980s, a humble tea shop in Taiwan gave birth to what would become a global sensation: Boba Tea. Today, these chewy pearls have percolated into cultures around … Continue reading SCRF’s popular cookery corner bubbles with joy… and Boba

Emirates Environmental Group and Umm Al Quwain Municipality Join Forces for a Landmark Earth Day Mangrove Planting at Mangrove Beach, UAQ

Umm Al Quwain, UAE – In an inspiring tribute to Earth Day 2025, the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), in strong and strategic collaboration with Umm Al Quwain Municipality, successfully carried out a landmark edition of its long-running national tree planting programme, “For Our Emirates We Plant.” The event took place at the scenic and ecologically significant Mangrove … Continue reading Emirates Environmental Group and Umm Al Quwain Municipality Join Forces for a Landmark Earth Day Mangrove Planting at Mangrove Beach, UAQ

Once Upon A Time in Dubai Begins: Amanda Maalouf premieres signature song at exclusive preview

Dubai, April 23, 2025 — In a performance that blended emotion, elegance, and East-West harmony, Lebanese-French singer Amanda Maalouf on Wednesday gave a select UAE audience a stirring preview of the upcoming musical Once Upon A Time in Dubai, set to premiere in December 2025. The exclusive showcase featured Maalouf performing “Habibi,” one of the show’s signature … Continue reading Once Upon A Time in Dubai Begins: Amanda Maalouf premieres signature song at exclusive preview

The Best Breakfast in Dubai Mall: A Morning at Amaya Dubai

There’s breakfast — and then there’s breakfast with a view of the Burj Khalifa. Nestled in the heart of Dubai Mall’s bustling promenade, Amaya Dubai has quickly carved a name for itself as one of the city’s go-to morning hotspots — and for good reason. From the moment you step into Amaya, you’re greeted by … Continue reading The Best Breakfast in Dubai Mall: A Morning at Amaya Dubai

SCRF 2025: Children learn to tell time with 9th-century water clocks

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 … Continue reading SCRF 2025: Children learn to tell time with 9th-century water clocks