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Abu Dhabi: To mark the occasion of World Poetry Day, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, organised a virtual poetry evening to announce the launch of a new Arabic poetry series entitled ‘Oyoon Al-She’er Al-Arabi’ (Eyes of Arab Poetry), which will include masterpieces from the pre-Islamic era to the present day. The new series will deal with topics such as glory, harmony, pride, loyalty, night, rain, ruins, tolerance and other topics, and will be released in stages, starting with 30 subjects that will be published in 30 books during the first phase, with the aim of publishing a total of 100 books.
The speakers during the poetry evening, which was held on 21 March, were Dr. Dheya Al Kaabi, Professor of Narrative and Modern Literary Criticism and Narratology at the University of Bahrain’s College of Arts, Emirati poet Amal Alsahlawi, Dr. Yousef Hamdan, Professor of Modern Literary Criticism in the Department of Arabic Language and Literature at the University of Jordan, poet and academic Dr. Maha Al-Atoum, Professor of Literature and Modern Criticism in the Division of Arabic Language at the University of Jordan’s Language Center, and contemporary Egyptian poet Dr. Alaa Janab, Professor of Literature and Criticism at Al-Azhar University at the Faculty of Arabic Language in the Department of Arts. The session was moderated by Bahraini poet and presenter, Dr. Parween Habib.
His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, said: “Poetry is considered a basic literary component of Arab culture, as Arabs see it as a repository of wisdom and a tool to express their pain and hope. In the pre-Islamic era, Arabs used to celebrate their own poets, as they become the spokespersons of their tribes, who documented the achievements of their people and defended those tribes if and when required. Arabic culture is one of few in the world that has preserved its poetic heritage throughout the ages, and we can clearly see the presence of poetry in almost every Arab environment. And this is what inspired us to create this series, which is being published by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre in conjunction with World Poetry Day, which falls on 21 March each year, with the objective of educating Arab readers about the mysteries of their own poetic heritage, as well as celebrating the beauty of poetry and highlighting the changes that have taken place over the ages.”
He added: “This series is being prepared by eminent professors of Arabic literature, who will be conducting extensive research for a variety of literary and heritage resource books, and we will do our utmost to ensure the novelty and originality of their contents. The series will be issued in the form of pocket-books to be accessible to every reader, supported with audio, digital, and other accompanying activities.”
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About Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, works to support Arabic language development and modernisation through comprehensive strategies and frameworks, enrich the scientific, educational, cultural and creative contributions of the Arabic language, promote Arabic language proficiency and cultural understanding, and support Arab talents in the fields of writing, translation, publishing, scientific research, arts, and content creation.
The Centre works to realise its foundational vision through dedicated programmes, human expertise, and meaningful partnerships with the world’s most prestigious technical, cultural and academic institutions.
About the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors, fuels economic progress and helps achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions. By working in partnership with the organisations that define the emirate’s position as a leading international destination, DCT Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.
DCT Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought
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