The evening was presented by media personality Othman Hassan, who praised the enduring role of Arabic poetry in preserving history, expressing human emotion and inspiring beauty. He also paid tribute to His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for his continued support of culture, literature and the arts, describing his patronage as a beacon that has strengthened Sharjah’s cultural standing across the Arab world.

At the close of the event, Mohammed Al Breiki honoured the participating poets and the evening’s presenter in recognition of their contributions to the successful literary gathering.