emirates7 - The General Secretariat of the Sharjah Award for Arabic Poetry Criticism has announced the winners of its fourth edition, titled "The Convergence of Literary Genres in Contemporary Arabic Poetry."
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the award is organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs at the Sharjah Department of Culture. It aims to support Arabic poetry and inspire critics and scholars to delve into studies focused on the poetic experience, enriching the Arab creative landscape.
The first prize was awarded to Fathi bin Belkacem Nasri from Tunisia for his research, "Autobiographies in Contemporary Arabic Poetry." Dr. Ahmed Jarallah Yassin from Iraq secured second place for his work, "The Convergence of Literary Genres in Contemporary Arabic Poetry," while Ibrahim Al Karawi from Morocco claimed third place with his study, "The Poetics of the Trans-Genre Text: From the Obsession with Authenticity to the Question of Boundaries (Towards a Generalised Poetics)."
Professor Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qasir, Director of the Cultural Affairs Department and Secretary-General of the award, highlighted that since its inception in 2020, the award has benefited from the unwavering support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi. This backing has facilitated a reexamination of Arabic poetry through a critical lens, encouraging Arab critics to present innovative perspectives aligned with the award's themes, which explore key issues in poetry.
Al Qasir emphasized that this year's edition introduced three prominent critical voices to the Arab cultural scene. Their work addressed the vital topic of "The Convergence of Literary Genres in Contemporary Arabic Poetry" by offering in-depth analysis while adhering to the award’s rigorous standards.
He further noted a growing interest in the award, with more than 60 research submissions from various countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Jordan, Tunisia, Yemen, Sudan, and Mauritania. This diversity reflects the award's significance among Arab literary critics.
The winners received monetary prizes, with AED 100,000 awarded to the first-place winner, AED 75,000 to the second, and AED 50,000 to the third.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the award is organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs at the Sharjah Department of Culture. It aims to support Arabic poetry and inspire critics and scholars to delve into studies focused on the poetic experience, enriching the Arab creative landscape.
The first prize was awarded to Fathi bin Belkacem Nasri from Tunisia for his research, "Autobiographies in Contemporary Arabic Poetry." Dr. Ahmed Jarallah Yassin from Iraq secured second place for his work, "The Convergence of Literary Genres in Contemporary Arabic Poetry," while Ibrahim Al Karawi from Morocco claimed third place with his study, "The Poetics of the Trans-Genre Text: From the Obsession with Authenticity to the Question of Boundaries (Towards a Generalised Poetics)."
Professor Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qasir, Director of the Cultural Affairs Department and Secretary-General of the award, highlighted that since its inception in 2020, the award has benefited from the unwavering support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi. This backing has facilitated a reexamination of Arabic poetry through a critical lens, encouraging Arab critics to present innovative perspectives aligned with the award's themes, which explore key issues in poetry.
Al Qasir emphasized that this year's edition introduced three prominent critical voices to the Arab cultural scene. Their work addressed the vital topic of "The Convergence of Literary Genres in Contemporary Arabic Poetry" by offering in-depth analysis while adhering to the award’s rigorous standards.
He further noted a growing interest in the award, with more than 60 research submissions from various countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Jordan, Tunisia, Yemen, Sudan, and Mauritania. This diversity reflects the award's significance among Arab literary critics.
The winners received monetary prizes, with AED 100,000 awarded to the first-place winner, AED 75,000 to the second, and AED 50,000 to the third.