The Arabic Language Department at Qatar University’s (QU) College of Arts and Sciences, and the Culture and Arts Chapter in the QU Alumni Association organize the Annual Poetry Forum, with the participation of professors from the Arabic Language Department, namely: Dr. Abdelsalam Hamed, Dr. Mahmoud Kaheel, Dr. Mahrous Boriek, who each recited poetry during the event.

The event was moderated by Dr. Ahmed Haji Safar, Professor of Linguistics and Arabic Language who opened the forum by discussing the importance of poetry in the lives of Arabs since ancient times and until present day. Students, professors, staff and administrators from the QU community attended the event.

Commenting on the organization of the forum, Dr. Mohammad Al-Rhawi, Professor of Arabic Language said, “Poetry is the ‘Diwan’ of Arabs and a record of their feats, their days and their interests. It also reflects their commitment to their values, through different times and places. The department is keen to hold this annual forum for poet
ry, as well as other events related to poetry, for the community and in particular students, to benefit from hearing eloquent poetry and to develop emerging talents in this field.” Vice-President of the Culture and Arts Chapter Amna Abdulkarim commented, “In the Culture and Arts Chapter in the QU Alumni Association, we organize this forum annually, to continuously inform our audiences of everything new among our university poets,” noting that the Association is a bridge of communication between the university and its graduates.

She adds, “Qatar University, is an incubator and provides an encouraging environment for literary creativity and a platform for all university employees to display their poetic talents, in the service of culture, language and literature, to enrich the cultural scene and develop and strengthen student talents.” (QNA)

Source: Qatar News Agency