Interactive kids’ space brings science, creativity and learning to life at SIBF 2026

Young visitors at Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026) are getting an opportunity to explore science, creativity and space through engaging educational displays and interactive activities at Expo Centre Sharjah.

The United Arab Emirates did more than just explore the frontiers of space, it launched the projects like Misbar al-Amal and also helped Emirati astronauts in their projects. All of this starts from questions, from experiences.

Young students are explaining space exploration and scientific concepts to a child audience through interactive models and educational displays at the Sharjah Private Education Authority pavilion in Expo Centre Sharjah.

 When we look at the sky and we see all those stars shining in the dark, we might ask ourselves this question: how did mankind get to space?

 The answer is something simple we use in our everyday lives, mathematics. Mathematics, to us, it might just seem like numbers and calculations in a book, but in space, it turns into a whole new language.

 Scientists use mathematics to calculate speed, distance, time, and even the pathways of spacecraft. But sometimes the numbers aren't always the only things to use. We need to also know about forces affecting spacecraft.

 We can use science to help us explain the movement of objects like planets, moons, and stars.

 But imagine this. What if you want to send a spacecraft to a faraway planet? You will need to understand the laws of science and you will also need to use accurate calculations to determine the pathway of the spacecraft.

Moreover, featuring space exploration as its central theme, the children's display includes educational models and visual presentations that introduce young visitors to planets, rockets and the wider universe.

The exhibits also highlight the value of practical learning, allowing children to engage with scientific ideas through creative projects.

 The initiative reflects Sharjah's continued efforts to bring education, culture and creativity together through community events and educational experiences.

 Through such educational experiences, the fair continues to offer families and young visitor’s opportunities to discover new interests, develop their imagination and build a lasting connection with learning.