Al Owais and Shoman Foundations Publish New Book “The Restoration of Poetry: From the First Fathers to the New Millennium”

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The Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation and the Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation have jointly published a new book titled “The Restoration of Poetry:

‘For the Love of the UAE’ Concert Draws Hundreds At Al Owais Cultural Foundation

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The Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation organised a grand live musical concert titled “For the Love of the UAE” on Saturday, June

Silver coin issued on the occasion of the centenary of the poet Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais

Silver coin weighing 60 grams.

Obverse: Portrait of the poet Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais.
Reverse: An excerpt from the poetry of Sultan Al Owais:

“My homeland is the blood that flows within my veins…
As though it and my soul are one and the same.”

Khaled Khalifa Novel Award Announces Shortlist for 2026 Edition

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The General Secretariat of the Khaled Khalifa Novel Award announced that five novels have been shortlisted for the award’s second edition (2026) following extensive and

Veteran Syrian Critic and Translator Hanna Abboud Dies At 89

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Veteran Syrian critic, translator and mythographer Hanna Abboud passed away on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, at the age of 89 years. Born in the village

Sharjah To Honour Three Creative Artists At Calligraphy Biennial 2026

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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial 2026,