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CBUAE issues commemorative coins to mark centenary of poet Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), in collaboration with the Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation, issued silver commemorative coins to mark the 100th anniversary of the poet Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais (1925-2025). The issuance of the commemorative coin aligns with UNESCO’s celebration of centenary of Emirati poet Sultan Bin

For You – Poetry from Thailand

For you I’ll write like primeval oceans Hung with swollen voices That are not from the future Or the past or the present… Stephen A. Rozwenc, an American expat poet who resides in Thailand, shares his poem Stephen A. Rozwenc is an American expat poet who resides in Thailand. He has published 6 collections of

Bangladesh: History of Tanchangyas Minority

Anthropological study of the arrival of the small ethnic group Tanchangyas in Bangladesh A review of history shows that Dainaks or Tanchangyas came to Bangladesh unable to bear torture and oppression. It is said that the Arakanese used to persecute the Tanchangyas. The Tanchangyas have crossed a long path of history with the identity

Travelogue: A Winter Adventure in Porto, Portugal

My journey to Porto, Portugal, began early on the morning of January 8th, 2025. Alongside my travel companion, Imran Jamali, we embarked on an exciting trip from Stockholm, Sweden, to the heart of Portugal. Arriving in Porto, we were greeted by the cool, crisp air and the promise of exploring a city rich in history, culture, and unique

Egyptian Poets and the WPM Poetry School

Following the invitation of the Coordinating Committee of the World Poetry Movement (WPM) to discuss the plans for the World Poetry School Project, I turned to the poets of Egypt, seeking guidance from their ideas. In my opinion, this school is intended for poets from all over the world who wish to follow an international educational path,