Issue 71 of "Al-Hira from Sharjah" magazine released

Exploring Nabati poetry

The section At the Table discusses themes of advice and self-accountability in Nabati poetry, highlighting sincere and heartfelt emotions.

Poetry from the region

Rivers of Wonder and The Garden of Al Hira feature poems by poets from the UAE, the Gulf, and the Arab world, offering a diverse collection of verses.

The section Ink of pioneers presents the life and work of the late Emirati poet Ahmed bin Sultan Al Falasi, focusing on his poetry of complaint and nostalgia.

Poetic voices and analysis

Windows of the Self explores the experience and distinctive style of Qatari poet Umair bin Afisha Al Hajri’s Nabati poetry.

Illuminated Treasures reviews the poem Repentance by poet Abdullah Al Masoudi, reflecting on its messages of admonition and advice.

Poetry and heritage

The issue continues with Thresholds of Beauty, examining the poems and creative biography of Emirati poet Humaid bin Saeed Al Mansouri, aka Ibn Zurfan.

Banks of Nabati discusses the poetic themes of Emirati poet Salem bin Humaid Al Durai.

Orbits reads into the symbolism of the palm and olive tree in the popular poetry of the Maghreb region.

Youth and tradition

Spaces covers themes of youth and longing in popular and Nabati poetry, while Tawasif explores the art of poetic dialogue and traditional poetry creativity in the Arabian Peninsula.

New releases

The issue concludes with Publications and highlights, featuring a review of the poetry collection Meanings by Emirati poet Atiq bin Khalfan Al Kaabi.