emirates7 - The Republic of Guinea recently hosted the third edition of the Arab Poetry Forum, organized by the Cultural Affairs Administration of the Sharjah Culture Department in partnership with the Doctorate Programme in Language and Civilisation at Lansana Conté University in Conakry. The two-day event featured contributions from 13 poets.
This series, held under the patronage of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, underscores his dedication to promoting the Arabic language and its literature in Africa.
The forum was held at the Jibril Tamsir Mian hall at Lansana Conté University, with attendees including the university’s president, Professor Manga Keita, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Mamadou Yahya Sow, Arab diplomatic representatives, university faculty, students, and Arabic poetry enthusiasts.
Professor Imran Kaba, who managed the opening session, welcomed the participants, highlighting that the forum acts as a cultural bridge between Africa and the Arab world. He emphasized that, over the course of three editions, the event has strengthened the Arabic language in African communities and revived its significant presence.
Kaba also noted that the third edition saw broader participation, reflecting the growing importance of the forum and the increasing number of contributors.
University President Manga Keita commended Sharjah’s cultural initiatives in Africa, pointing out that the Arab Poetry Forum in Guinea is a clear example of these efforts, which have fostered impressive creative expressions in the Arabic language.
This series, held under the patronage of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, underscores his dedication to promoting the Arabic language and its literature in Africa.
The forum was held at the Jibril Tamsir Mian hall at Lansana Conté University, with attendees including the university’s president, Professor Manga Keita, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Mamadou Yahya Sow, Arab diplomatic representatives, university faculty, students, and Arabic poetry enthusiasts.
Professor Imran Kaba, who managed the opening session, welcomed the participants, highlighting that the forum acts as a cultural bridge between Africa and the Arab world. He emphasized that, over the course of three editions, the event has strengthened the Arabic language in African communities and revived its significant presence.
Kaba also noted that the third edition saw broader participation, reflecting the growing importance of the forum and the increasing number of contributors.
University President Manga Keita commended Sharjah’s cultural initiatives in Africa, pointing out that the Arab Poetry Forum in Guinea is a clear example of these efforts, which have fostered impressive creative expressions in the Arabic language.