As the 18th edition of the Sharjah Nabati Poetry Festival unfolds, the Palace of Culture played host to the festival’s fifth enchanting evening, featuring the poetic talents of six distinguished poets. The participating poets included Juma Gharib Al-Dahmani from the UAE, Sultan Al-Batr Al-Shammari from Saudi Arabia, Saeed Al-Jahafi from the Sultanate of Oman, Shumukh Al-Maliki from Saudi Arabia, Hamad Jaber Jarhab from Qatar, and Abdul Hamid Al-Amiri from Yemen.
The event witnessed the presence of His Excellency Abdullah bin Muhammad Al-Owais, Head of the Department of Culture, alongside Butti Al-Mazloum, Director of the Al-Hirah Literary Council, and a multitude of Nabati poetry enthusiasts.
The evening unfolded with a distinctive connection between the poets and the engaged audience. Saeed Al-Jahafi shared a poem evoking images of the past, while Jumah Ghareeb Al-Dahmani reflected on “lost dreams” and the peaks of remembrance. Shamukh Al-Maliki, with fingers that seemed to kindle the light of hope, presented her verses, while Sultan Al-Shammari delved into the dreamer poet’s obsession. Hamad Jarhab recited his admired poem, and Abdul Hamid Al-Amiri showcased his poetic prowess.
In acknowledgment of their contributions, Abdullah Al Owais concluded the evening by honoring the participating poets, creating a memorable chapter in the ongoing Sharjah Nabati Poetry Festival.
