Poetic voices echo the love of homeland at Nabati Poetry Festival

The readings ranged from romantic verse and expressions of national pride to intimate, reflective meditations on the human condition.

Distinguished poets take the stage

The evening, presented by media personality Aisha Hassan, featured a distinguished group of poets: Hazim Al Hajri (UAE), Mohammed bin Saeedan (Qatar), Saba Al Asmari (Saudi Arabia), Khulood Al Barrari (Kuwait), Nasser Al Taie (Syria), and Ayam Qandeel (Oman).

Verses of tenderness, wisdom and belonging

Emirati poet Hazim Al Hajri opened the evening with a selection of poems characterised by lyrical language and graceful imagery.

Mohammed bin Saeedan followed with poems reflecting wisdom and life experience, offering thoughtful insights shaped by personal journeys.

Saba Al Asmari then presented a variety of poems with strong national themes and a tone of pride in cultural identity.

Khulood Al Barrari delivered a set of pieces that blend human sensitivity with heartfelt emotional expression.

Nasser Al Taie shared poems distinguished by emotional depth and concentrated imagery, engaging the audience with their intensity.

Ayam Qandeel also contributed lyrical poems that conveyed clarity of feeling and sincerity of sentiment.