We speak to #1 New York Times-bestselling author-illustrator of children's books Vashti Harrison. She is the illustrator of best-selling picture "Hair Love" by Matthew Cherry, a story on self-love that sky-rocketed in popularity on Twitter, and "Sulwe" by Lupita Nyong’o.

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival 2022- Vashti Harrison

Sally Bee is a survivor.

She encountered five heart attacks in the past 14 years but that did not slow her down. Instead, Sally reflected on her situations and decided to do a full 180° lifestyle transformation. Sally tells us all about how she became a healthy cook for ITV and a best-selling author of six healthy cookbooks.

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival 2022- Sally Bee

Former political strategist for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and author on climate change policy Tom Carnac details the next steps that must be taken by individuals, governments and institutions to save and protect our Earth from the dangers of climate change.

International Government Communication Forum 2022- Tom Carnac

There is a lot of controversy surrounding NFTs, but Magda believes that it is the perfect medium for her art, even children can do it!

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival 2022 - Art and NFTs with Magda Malkoun

We all forget things, but forgetting something in a stranger's car might be a little bit scarier than forgetting something at home.

The Uber Lost & Found Index gives us a snapshot of riders’ most commonly forgotten and most unique lost items, which includes wedding rings, clothes and wallets.

Everything UAE Passengers Left Behind In Their Uber Rides

One of the best ways to appreciate a culture is through immersing yourself in it. 

A group of residents decided to experience the life of past Emiratis by going on a camel marathon across the desert.

UAE Residents Embark on a Camel Marathon

As the pandemic went on and people worked from home, a lot individuals realized that they actually preferred the flexible hours and working remotely over coming to the office.

An interesting study conducted in the UAE, show that a lot of employees share the same sentiment even going as far as preferring it over a salary increase.

UAE Workers Prefer Remote Working over Salary Increase

A UAE-based company is proposing a plan to build 93KM climate-controlled highway, turning Dubai into a walkable city.

But is it truly feasible? Can the idea work? Or is it just another far-fetched dream?

The 93KM Climate-Controlled Dubai Highway: Sci-Fi or Reality?

Barbadian artist Annalee Davis grew up surrounded by trauma, anxiety and fear that was deeply rooted in the land, souls and minds of her people. With a turbulent history dealing with colonialism, slavery and the erasure of her culture, she decided on an act of rebellion: healing through plants.

Annalee speaks about her apothecary that contained all kinds of plants such as lemongrass and cerasee, that she grew from scratch with Yeori Guépin for Sharjah Biennial 15. A place that allows people to slow down, recalibrate and drink tea.

"Pray to Flowers – A Plot of Disalienation": Annalee Davis's Apothecary in Bait Al Hurma

Lily LaMotte was inspired to write about Taiwanese culture for everyone to explore the richness of her heritage, but especially for the little Taiwanese children to see themselves represented in the books they read.

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival 2023- Lily LaMotte

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced the second edition of the Sharjah Rights Connection Award continuing to celebrate the invaluable and innovative contributions made by rights professionals to promoting, diversifying and empowering the global publishing industry in an ever-changing world. Rights professionals are an essential part of the supply chain, working hard to get authors’ works into the hands of readers by selling translation and other rights licences, generating income for authors whilst giving readers access to an international canon of work.
Designed to support rights professionals and enhance opportunities for industry growth, the global award will be presented in two distinct categories: one, to a professional working for a publishing company selling translation rights; and second, to a professional working for an agency or working alone selling translation rights for multiple clients.

The Sharjah Rights Connection Award to honor contributions of rights experts to publishing

We delve deep into the mind of the pioneer Arab abstract artist Samia Halaby, talking about what drives her, her experimentation and her relationship with shapes and color.

Lasting Impressions: An Interview with Samia Halaby

According to World Cancer Research Fund, breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer worldwide. But when it's detected early and in the localized stage, the survival rates can jump up to 99%.

Badr Qasem Al Jaaidi, the Programs Manager at Friends of Cancer Patients talks all about their longstanding breast cancer awareness initiative the Pink Caravan, and all the services it offers to everyone.

The Pink Caravan and Breast Cancer Awareness with Badr Qasem Al Jaaidi

SAWA's museums program is testament to the connections Sharjah has built with Germany, through the sharing of expertise, ideas and the love for museums.

German Consul General Sybille Pfaff tells us all about how she feels about museums as platforms of knowledge and the friendships forged with Germany.


SAWA: A Decade of Cross-Cultural Museum Learning with German Consul General Sybille Pfaf

Tahir Shah reminds us of the stories we grew up on, that inadvertently became his inspiration during his travels and across his non-fiction and fiction writing.

SIBF24: Storytelling and A Thousand and One Nights with Tahir Shah

After losing her son suddenly, Kalsum Choudhry had to put on a brave face not only to prove that she is capable but also to the people around her. 

So following her late son's recommendations, she decides to publish a book of fables and stories for charity to honor his memory.

SIBF24: Endless Hope with Kalsum A. Choudhry

We already know that we don't exist in a void, because we live in a community whose well-being- whether we're aware of it or not- depends on us.

But what about these systems that exist? And how can we teach our children about being socially responsible and "aware"? Award-winning author Linda Booth Sweeney is a systems educator, who shares her knowledge on how to navigate this conversation. 

SCRF25: Thinking About Systems with Linda Booth Sweeney

The mind behind the wonderful adventures of the mouse Geronimo Stilton and his sister Tea Stilton, Elisabetta Dami, joins us to share her very own adventures into the creation of this series of stories and values she's trying to instill through her lively characters!

SCRF25: The Adventures of Geronimo Stilton and Tea Stilton series with Elisabetta Dami

Inspired by Dilbert and the Peanuts comics, Stephan Pastis grabbed his pencil and became friends with the 4-panel comic strip.

Now, many stories, illustrations and books later, he speaks to us about his journey and love for illustration and even how he got his book "Timmy Failure" turned in to a movie on Disney.

SCRF 25: Comic Strips with Stephan Pastis

Missing her mom's cooking, Maha Kailani took to the internet to start documenting her recipes, starting "Make Delicious Happen", a blog dedicated to simplifying classic Middle Eastern recipes and eventually releasing the book "Yalla, Let’s Eat!"

SCRF25: Simplifying Middle Eastern Cuisine with Maha Kailani

Do you dream of publishing graphic novels or comics?

Literary agent Janna Morishima, who specializes in graphic novels and visual storytelling and is also the founder of Kids Comics Unite, an online community and learning platform for graphic novel writers and artists, spills the details on how to get into the industry.

SCRF 25: Publishing Graphic Novels with Janna Morishima

While checking out books for her own kids, Syrian-American journalist Rhonda Roumani noticed a gap in the literary space in the US: she couldn't find enough books about her own Arab heritage, culture and background.

So she set out on her own mission to write books not only for her own kids, but for all Arab kids in the diaspora. 

SCRF 25: Arab Representation in the West with Rhonda Roumani

As the saying goes "The kids are alright," and Zahra is an example.

She has set her goal to follow and preach the United Nations' Sustainability Development Goals, championing education especially.

SCRF 25: The Sustainability Development Goals with Zahra Ahmed Ajetunmobi

Award-winning animator and character designer Sandro Cluezo tells us his story from his beginnings in Brazil, to working for Don Bluth on "Anastasia" and later with Disney Animation Studios; while also sharing his love for 2D animation as a lost art.

SCRF 25: Traditional 2D Animation with Sandro Cluezo

Character designer and animator studied in CalArts and spent a major time of his career working with Disney Animation Studios, creating the likes of Mushu for Mulan and Iago for Aladdin.

But all these years later, he started his own animation studio Pencilish Animation Studios, the first-ever crowd-invested animation company, which he states can go head to head as an indie studio with the "Big Guns."

SCRF 25: Live Action Adaptations and Disney with Tom Bancroft

We grew up watching Goku in Dragon Ball, Luffy in One Piece and Usage in Sailor Moon thanks to Toei Animation.

Olfa Sakakibara, Producer at Toei Animation Europe, who is also an illustrator, and industry expert with 14 years of experience in the audiovisual industry, including a decade in Tokyo, gives us the behind the scenes at the anime studio and speaks all things anime.

SCRF 25: Toei Animation with Olfa Sakakibara

Tony Bancroft is a seasoned director, animator, and educator with over 30 years of experience in the animation industry, working with Disney, Sony and Warner Bros. 

But now he is an Animation Program director at Lipscomb University with a passion for teaching and a passion for speaking up against generative artificial animation.

SCRF 25: Mulan and Generative AI with Tony Bancroft

Pietro Pinetti, the CEO of Studio Bozzetto, and the artistic director of the Bergamo Animation Days and the Sharjah Animation Conference tells us about the vision behind the event and why it's needed in Sharjah and the region.

SCRF 25: The Sharjah Animation Conference with Pietro Pinetti

Sharjah Architecture Triennial announces Vyjayanthi Rao as curator of its third edition taking place in 2026 with Tau Tavengwa joining her as the associate curator. 

Together they talk to us about the upcoming Triennial and their plans as co-curators.
 

Sharjah Triennial with Vyjayanthi Rao and Tau Tavengwa

In this flavorful episode, we sit down with Chef Mariam Al Mansoori and Arada’s Chief Operating Officer to celebrate the grand opening of "Kashtat Amina" — a brand-new Emirati restaurant bringing soulful local cuisine to the heart of Aljada.

Chef Mariam shares her passion for reviving traditional Emirati dishes with a modern twist, while the COO offers insight into how Arada is curating culturally rooted experiences that reflect the UAE’s evolving culinary scene. From the heartwarming story behind the restaurant's name to the community-driven vision fueling its creation, this is a delicious conversation you won’t want to miss!



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"Kashtat Amina" Authentic Emirati Restaurant Enchants Aljada

We celebrate Emirati Women's Day with the exciting and fun Sara AlMehairi!

Sara takes us on a journey through her life, telling us about the shocking proclamation by her professor that she holds onto to this day, getting rejected during a job interview, all the way to going around the UAE listening to stories to compile them in her book "Under the Ghaf Tree." 

Emirati Women's Day with Independent Filmmaker and Art Curator Sara AlMehairi

Mohammed Abdulrahman AlNimr, Head of Smart Inspection Division at Sharjah Municipality, joins us to answer a listener's question.

Community Question: How to Apply for a Person of Disabilities Parking Spot in Sharjah

Ahmed Obaid AlQaseer, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), answers a listener's query and tells us about the latest projects in progress with Shurooq, including the newly announced "Kalba Rock Art Centre."

Community Question: What is Shurooq's "Nomad" project?

Dr. Abdalla Ahmed Al Ali, Director of Roads Maintenance Department at the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA), joins the show to answer and update us on the road and infrastructure projects around the Muweilah Commercial area and the University City Road towards Choueifat School. 

Community Question: Road Construction Updates

The Sharjah Art Foundation kicks off the opening of the Photography Gallery, with two exhibitions: “Image Keepers: Photographic Works from the Sharjah Art Foundation Collection” and “Photographic Encounters along the Gulf Coasts."

Head of Curatorial Jiwon Lee tells us all about the new venue, the exhibitions and the power of photography as a medium of artistic expression.

The Sharjah Art Foundation's Photo Gallery with Jiwon Lee

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