Poets explore elevated dream at ACC

Sharjah 24: To celebrate poetry, Sharjah's Arab Cultural Club (ACC) hosted a reading under the theme "The Ascent of an Elevated Dream." Shams Al-Din Boukeloua moderated the event, which featured poets Yasser Abdel Qader Mohammed and Dana Abu Mahmoud, drawing a distinguished audience of literary figures and poetry fans.

Sharjah’s role

Shams Al-Din Boukeloua highlighted Sharjah’s role as a hub of poetry under the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, describing it as a nurturing space for poets to share their voices with a wide Arab audience.

Yasser Abdel Qader’s upcoming collections

Yasser Abdel Qader, a Sudanese poet and physician, opened the evening with his works, demonstrating mastery of poetic techniques and a captivating style. His upcoming collections include "As if I Live" and "Ascent to the Heights of Prophethood."

Emotive readings

Dana Abu Mahmoud, a poet, critic, and Arabic teacher, followed with emotive readings reflecting themes of exile, nostalgia, and longing. Her poetic style, marked by delicate expression and vivid imagery, has won numerous awards.