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Among them was the need for more collaborations with international universities and research centres to conduct studies of Emirati heritage and transfer them to a global context, where they can be cited and referenced as a literary cannon. The committee called for more attention to Nabati and colloquial poetry manuscripts, and their digitisation, as well as the development of initiatives that encourage young researchers to explore new dimensions of Arabic poetry. Additionally, the experts said there was a need for initiatives that introduce different communities residing in the UAE to Emirati heritage. They noted that Emirati heritage can be leveraged to serve as a soft power to promote a culture of tolerance and the UAE’s humanitarian message. Abu Dhabi’s dedication to promoting Arabic poetry is no secret. After all, the UAE capital is home to three hugely successful televised Arabic poetry competitions: Million’s Poet, launched in 2006, Prince of Poets, in 2007, and Al Mankous, in 2019. Through these initiatives, Abu Dhabi has supported and showcased unique talent in Nabati and classical Arabic poetry, ensuring their performances reach millions of viewers whilst revolutionising a traditional art form for the modern era. With the addition of the Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival to the line-up of events, the emirate has taken one more step to ensure the sustainability of this poetic heritage and its transfer to future generations. .

A visitor viewing the Poetry Trail at the festival. © Cultural Programs and Heritage Festival Committee - Abu Dhabi

Young students at the festival. © Cultural Programs and Heritage Festival Committee - Abu Dhabi

Poetry Trail, an iconic facet of t h e festival designed to shed light on the evolutionary heights of Arab poetry . © Cultural Programs and Heritage Festival Committee - Abu Dhabi

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and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as well as many of the outstanding exponents of Nabataean poetry, such as Abu Hamza Al-Amiri, Rashid Al-Khalawi, and Khalifa bin Shakhbut. Women occupied a prominent place on the platform, with visitors being taken on a special path that reviewed the role of female poets in the historical records of Arabic poetry, both classical and Nabati. At the eighth station, the platform displayed the most eminent poets of the modern era, including Ahmed Shawqi, Hafez Ibrahim, Nizar Qabbani, Mahmoud Darwish, and Gibran Khalil Gibran, and the characteristics of their poems. At the end of the journey, visitors arrived at the ninth station, which showcased Abu Dhabi’s pioneering role in promoting Arabic poetry, and its efforts to preserve heritage and culture and empower poets through programmes such as Million’s Poet, Prince of Poets, and Al Mankous. THE SUSTAINABILITY OF ARABIC POETRY Also taking centre-stage at the festival was the Abu Dhabi Poetry Conference, which for three days explored key programmes and initiatives taking place on the poetic scene. The conference concluded with the scientific committee making several recommendations.

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