The second edition of the Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival has successfully concluded, showcasing a vibrant mix of cultural and poetic activities over three unforgettable days. Organized by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, this festival aimed to celebrate and elevate the rich tapestry of Arabic poetry, highlighting its contemporary relevance and timeless beauty.
The festival featured a comprehensive cultural program that included poetry evenings, intellectual sessions, performing arts, and interactive activities, reflecting the audience’s aspirations and the diversity of the Arabic poetic experience. The festival emphasized the importance of direct interaction between poets and the audience while also supporting emerging talents.
At the poetry council, the session titled “Our Blessing to Senior Citizens,” organized by the Family Development Foundation, featured Fatima Ahmed Al Zaabi and was moderated by Hayat Al Hosani. Additionally, there was an intellectual session entitled “The Future of Arabic Poetry,” which included participation from Najoom Al Ghanem and was moderated by Iman Mohammed.
The closing events included a variety of cultural and artistic activities, such as the “Young Poet’s Council” supervised by Najat Al Dhaheri. An art workshop titled “Beautiful Emirates” was conducted by Hamood Al Kaabi, along with an interactive march game. The cultural activities at the Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival featured poetry evenings and intellectual sessions, with distinguished poets such as Hamad Al Blooshi, Saeed Al Hajri, Hamid Al Bahri, Salem Al Mazrouei, and Abdulhadi Boudia participating, hosted by media personality Aida Bin Masoud.
The poetry evening that brought together the top six poets from “Poet of the Million” included participation from Hussam Bin Fayyah, Hamad Muya Al Aibani, Amer Al Ayadhi, Abdullah Mohammed Al Ajmi, Abdulmajid Al Izzah Al Subaie, and Mohammed Manawer Al Nufai. This event was hosted by media figure Faisal Al Jasem. These poetry readings provided the audience with an experience that transported them into the competitive atmosphere of poetry, beautifully embodying the spirit of the festival.