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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

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,

From Egypt to India… on the wings of travel literature

This morning, I had the pleasure of attending the public defense held by Tongan Government College in Tirur, affiliated with the University of Calicut, Kerala, India. The defense was for Professor Mohamed Said, who successfully obtained his PhD for his dissertation on Egyptian travel literature about India since 1947, with a special

Land of hypocrisy – Poetry from Egypt

The land of hypocrisy, I saw cheating ruled by With lies you feed us with betrayal you water us From the lips of sadness sometimes he will excuse me I wish sadness would cure us What does patience and fortitude do in a time! Metwally Mohamed Metwally Basal, a poet and storyteller from Egypt, shares his poetry Metwally

World Poetry Movement Coordinators Plan to Establish Poetry Schools Worldwide

The World Poetry Movement (WPM) Continental Coordinators convened virtually to discuss an ambitious initiative—establishing poetry schools across the globe. The meeting, held on February 16, 2025, brought together key literary figures and cultural leaders to outline strategies for promoting poetry education and fostering creative