UAE Vice President Named Inspirational Literary Figure For Silk Road Poets

2025-05-24 02:24:53

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has been named the Inspirational Literary Figure for Silk Road Poets by the World Silk Road Forum.

The recognition honours Sheikh Mohammed's literary contributions and his visionary role in transforming Dubai into a cultural bridge between East and West.

The Dubai Ruler has enriched the literary world with numerous collections exploring profound human, national, and intellectual themes. Among his most notable works is Zayed (2018), a collection of 87 poems commemorating the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his enduring legacy in establishing the UAE.

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Flashes of Verse (2014) features 52 excerpts from his poetic works in both Arabic and English, delving into themes of life's challenges, love, victory, and the human experience. 40 Poems from the Desert (2011), also in Arabic and English, showcases Sheikh Mohammed's love for his homeland and its symbols, characterised by refined creativity and a distinct national sentiment.

His passion for horses is evident in For the Love of Horses, a collection celebrating the nobility and competitive spirit they embody.

Meanwhile, the Forum also announced that Dubai will host the fifth edition of the Silk Road International Poetry Festival from May 23 to 29, marking the first time an Arab city hosts the prestigious event. The award ceremony will be held at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library on May 27.

More than 50 poets, artists, and painters from around the world will participate in the week-long celebration of poetry and art.

The Forum also hosts seasonal poetry events under the theme Silk Road Spring Poetry, featuring poets from all five continents.

The first edition of the festival was held in Madrid, Spain, in April 2018. The second was held in Moscow, Russia, in 2019. China hosted the third and fourth editions, and this year Dubai has been selected to host the fifth.

(With inputs from WAM)

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