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Eyes on

‘Eyes On’ is all about the significant happenings and recent news across the UAE and particularly in the Emirate of Sharjah. Covering the major aspects of life in the Emirate such as health, education, culture, community concerns and more. Be it a corporate exhibition or a family funfair, tune in on weekdays (Mon-Thu) from 4PM-5PM to get in on the conversation.

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00:06:15

Community Question: Road Construction Updates

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2025/09/07

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.

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00:13:17

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

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2025/09/07

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."

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00:06:04

Community Question: How to Apply for a Person of...

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2025/09/07

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

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00:44:05

Emirati Women's Day with Independent Filmmaker and...

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2025/09/07

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."

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00:19:24

"Kashtat Amina" Authentic Emirati Restaurant Enchants...

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2025/07/03

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

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00:23:32

Sharjah Triennial with Vyjayanthi Rao and Tau Tavengwa

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2025/07/02

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.

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00:16:45

SCRF 25: The Sharjah Animation Conference with Pietro...

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2025/05/15

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.

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00:14:07

SCRF 25: Mulan and Generative AI with Tony Bancroft

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2025/05/15

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.

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00:23:26

SCRF 25: Toei Animation with Olfa Sakakibara

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2025/05/15

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.

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00:14:15

SCRF 25: Live Action Adaptations and Disney with Tom...

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2025/05/15

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."

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00:21:15

SCRF 25: Traditional 2D Animation with Sandro Cluezo

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2025/05/15

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.

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00:10:41

SCRF 25: The Sustainability Development Goals with...

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2025/05/15

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.

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00:27:07

SCRF 25: The Teenage Brain with Nicola Morgan

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2025/05/15

The teenage brain appears as a mystery, but award-winning author Nicola Morgan demystifies this enigma through supporting teenagers, parents and professionals and understanding and building resilient minds.

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00:08:25

SCRF 25: Dine in Palestine with Heifa Odeh

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2025/05/15

Heifa Odeh's decided to share Palestinian food, and make it approachable to everyone so she started Fufu's Kitchen. Now her recipes ranges from traditional Middle Eastern food, to food catered for people with dietary restrictions and even keeping up with the trends.

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00:23:33

SCRF 25: Arab Representation in the West with Rhonda...

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2025/05/14

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.

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00:17:57

SCRF 25: Publishing Graphic Novels with Janna Morishima

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2025/05/14

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.

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00:13:27

SCRF 25: Mice in the City with Ami Shin

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2025/05/14

Award-winning Korean illustrator Ami Shin was bewitched by the cuteness of mice, so she put pen to paper and started a series of "silent picture" books inspired by her travels around the world, which have been translated into many languages. She explains the significance of silent picture books and the values she's trying to invoke through her unique style.

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00:18:36

SCRF25: Writing for Middle Schoolers with Colleen Nelson

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2025/05/10

When Colleen Nelson started writing and eventually publishing her books, she had the best source of inspiration besides her creativity: her own students!As a teacher, mother, ex-librarian and someone who just enjoys reading all around, Colleen shares her adventures as an author, why she writes and why she decided not to write YA books.

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00:17:21

SCRF25: Pocket Peaches with Dora Wang

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2025/05/10

Illustrators and writers usually work hand-in-hand, together. But what if you are both? Dora Wang tell us her journey as an illustrator, from doodling then creating Pocket Peaches and publishing the story, to working as a visual designer with the likes of Nickelodeon and Dream Works.

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00:12:13

SCRF25: Simplifying Middle Eastern Cuisine with Maha...

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2025/05/06

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!"

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