28 أغسطس 2026 15:24 مساء | آخر تحديث: 28 أغسطس 15:54 2026
Celebrating Poetry at Kalba Literary Council
The Eastern Region’s Department of Culture recently hosted a captivating poetry reading session titled “When the Poem Blooms with Meaning” at the Kalba Literary Council. The event featured contributions from renowned poets Mulaf and Fatim Al-Haraz, who delighted the audience with their expressive works.
Among the distinguished attendees were Ahmed Obaid Al-Owaisi Al-Zabi, a member of the Sharjah Consultative Council, Abdullah Ghanem Al-Zabi, President of the Kalba City Heritage Council, Hashim Al-Bairaq, a member of the Kalba Municipal Council, and Rashid Mohammed Al-Zabi, Director of the Department of Culture in the Eastern Region.
Insightful Readings and Reflections
The gathering was moderated by journalist Abdullah Ahmed, who opened the session with a brief introduction to the poets’ illustrious careers. Mulaf commenced the readings with a heartfelt poem dedicated to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may he rest in peace. Her poignant verses celebrated the enduring legacy of Sheikh Zayed:
والله انك مجد عام بعد عام
واقسم انا لك بعدنا مخلصين
لو رحلت افعالك البيض العظام
ترفض تسجلك ضمن الراحلين
انت درس وانت غرس وانت هام
اسمك المحفور في قلب وجبين
اسمك اللي حط لعيالك مقام
يوم قالو (عيال زايد فارقين)
Following Mulaf, Fatim Al-Haraz mesmerised the audience with her own lyrical piece, infused with emotional depth:
ألا يا نار قلب بي اتصالي
وخل ما صخى لو باتصالي
عليه أنوح نوح اللي تيتم
صفق بالشوق كف الهم خالي
يقول الجرح لابد ان يشفى
مع الأيام وأصبح في تسالي
وأقول الروح.. كيف الروح تطلع
إذا وصفتها.. بتعرف حالي
A Fitting Tribute
As the session concluded, Rashid Mohammed Al-Zabi presented both poets with tokens of appreciation, recognising their significant contributions to the literary arts. The event not only highlighted the power of poetry but also reinforced the strong community ties within Kalba.