SCRF attracts partners to reinforce its cultural impact

Leading organisations and companies from sectors including telecommunications, media, investment, tourism, and the economy are supporting this year’s edition. These include du as the official telecommunications partner, Sharjah Broadcasting Authority as the official media partner, Invest Bank as the banking partner, Abu Dhabi Media Network as a media partner, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority as the tourism partner, and Sharjah Cooperative Society as the partner of the Cookery Corner. The event also features technical partners Wacom and HP.

Khoula Al Mujaini, General Coordinator of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, expressed her gratitude and appreciation for the support provided by the partners. She said: “SCRF 2025 is supported by a distinguished group of partners and sponsors who play a fundamental role in the festival’s success and in bolstering its status as a leading global platform for promoting a culture of reading among children, encouraging dialogue and cultural exchange, and celebrating authors and illustrators who have enriched Arabic children's literature. Thanks to their commitment, ongoing support, active participation and meaningful contributions, we can offer a comprehensive programme that enhances the visitor experience, meets the aspirations of children and their families, and contributes to building a knowledge-based generation.”

Du is recognised as one of the UAE’s leading companies in the telecommunications and digital transformation landscape, offering cutting-edge communication solutions. Meanwhile, Sharjah Broadcasting Authority plays a key role in developing the media sector in Sharjah and nurturing national media talent. Invest Bank provides a wide range of banking and financial services, based on a customer-centred policy focused on saving time and effort.

Abu Dhabi Media Network, a leading media company in the UAE, is dedicated to producing, developing and distributing high-quality content aimed at local and Arab audiences. Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority is actively promoting Sharjah as a premier destination for work and leisure, highlighting tourism as a key sector that supports the country’s social and economic development.

Sharjah Cooperative Society is one of the UAE’s earliest cooperative associations, working to expand cooperative services across the Emirate of Sharjah and to enhance the socio-economic well-being of its members. Wacom is a global leader in the digital solutions and tablet market, while HP is one of the world’s foremost companies specialising in computers and printers.
This year, the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival presents more than 1,024 artistic, cultural, and entertainment activities, including over 600 workshops, 85 theatrical and roaming shows, 85 culinary workshops, and 30 live cooking shows. The festival also hosts 133 guests from 70 countries, including a distinguished group of international authors and illustrators, and features the participation of 122 publishing houses from 22 countries.