In line with Sharjah Museums Department’s (SMD) objectives to encourage learning and to provide a suitable platform for creativity and development, the Sharjah Science Museum has launched its first ever Science Day.

Dr Aisha Saif Secretary General of the Sharjah Education Council, inaugurated the Science Day event at Sharjah Science Museum, accompanied by Aisha Deemas, Director of Executive Affairs at Sharjah Museums Department, Maissa Al Suwaidi Museums Services Manager, Salim Al Khayyal, Communication and Development Manager.
The event aimed at furthering scientific knowledge and highlighting the most prominent scientific discoveries and inventions of modern science. It will run for three days from 17-19 April. Activities will be carried out from 9am-1pm on Wednesday and Thursday (17/18 April), and from 4-8pm on Friday (19 April).

The Science Day event features scientific educational programmes for school students, fun-filled and educational shows, as well as a number of displays that raise awareness about the various uses of science in all aspects of modern day life. Several organizations have supported and contributed to the event such as Sharjah Police General Directorate, Dubai Police, Air Arabia, the General Civil Aviation Authority, and Hobby Centre.

Al Amal School for the deaf participated through the presentation of a number of scientific experiments and projects that were carried out by the students.
Students from Khalifa University and the Sharjah Educational Zone Schools also presented their scientific achievements.
On the technological side, inventor Mohammed Al Shamsi will give a detailed presentation on the world of robots and the various stages of the invention of robots. He will also brief the audience about the various types and shapes of robots, thus giving the students a close insight into the world of robotics, with the aim of fostering a love of science and stimulating the spirit of scientific discovery among them.

The weekend’s programme will also include a number of special events such as shows about the magic of science, Planetarium laser shows, and various scientific workshops about the chocolate plant, perfume making, and aviation.

SMD thanked all the different organisations involved and praised their constructive and fruitful cooperation, which will in turn, encourage and stimulate future generations to enjoy science and contribute to their community through innovation.

Sharjah Science Museum was opened in 1996 as an interactive learning centre. It is the only interactive hands-on museum in the UAE that was designed specifically for children to help them understand and interact with the world around them, so as to acquire science and knowledge within an interactive and exciting learning environment and further explore how science and technology are part of their daily lives.