Selection of Nizar Qabbani’s Poems in New, Four-Volume Collection

Book, poems, Nizar Qabbani
Book, poems, Nizar Qabbani
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Selection of Nizar Qabbani’s Poems in New, Four-Volume Collection

Book, poems, Nizar Qabbani
Book, poems, Nizar Qabbani

Beirut’s Hachette Antoine/Naufal Publishing has recently released a new collection composed of four volumes featuring a selection of Nizar Qabbani’s poems. The four volumes focus on love, women, words, and revolution.

“Every title gives a glimpse about the poems selected for each volume. The books are introduced by authors and poets who loved Nizar Qabbani including Algerian author Ahlem Mosteghanemi, Bahraini poet Parween Habib, Lebanese singer Majida El Roumi, and Egyptian poet Hisham Algakh. The poems are not new, but a selection of Qabbani’s timeless poetry. The late poet left behind many works that have represented a reference and heritage for all Arabs,” the publisher says.

About the “She in his Poems” volume, the publisher adds: “The Arabic audience have known Nizar Qabbani’s poems in songs they became fond of. His easy words have always had great significance. They were simple enough to express the lightness and joy of love, and deep enough to alleviate its pains.

Words that called the beloved woman, pleaded for her kindness, and hailed her superiority like a center of attention and a refuge. Nizar’s words have pictured the woman as everlasting inspiration, unfailing beauty, irreplaceable value, and a living embodiment of kindness and beauty.

The collection includes a volume dedicated to poems that revolve around women. This volume was introduced by Majida El Roumi who sang some of the late poet’s works. “I loved her ideas, and the clarity of her mind before I could even love her voice, she resembles me in my depths as a rebel. She feels the words and delivers them in a remarkable manner,” the late Qabbani had said, describing Majida.



Culture Ministry Launches Saudi Cultural Week in Osaka

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Culture Ministry Launches Saudi Cultural Week in Osaka

The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo
The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo

The Saudi Cultural Week in Osaka, Japan, organized by the Ministry of Culture, kicked off on Saturday and will run until July 15 at the Expo 2025 Osaka headquarters.

The events mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan. The Cultural Week highlights the “Year of Handicrafts 2025” initiative as a key element of Saudi cultural identity, emphasizing the strength of the Kingdom’s creative industries and showcasing the craftsmanship of Saudi artisans to Japanese and international audiences through an interactive cultural experience.

Activities include a photography exhibition documenting the history of Saudi-Japanese relations, capturing key historical milestones and the enduring ties between the two nations.

The Heritage Commission is also organizing an exhibition of traditional Saudi crafts in collaboration with the Saudi Artisanal Company. The display features live demonstrations of palm frond weaving, Sadu weaving, and clay pot making by artisans from both countries.

A traditional Saudi majlis will also be held, offering a display of the Kingdom’s renowned hospitality with Saudi coffee and dates, accompanied by a joint musical performance.

The Kingdom’s pavilion at Expo 2025 will continue to host more than 700 diverse cultural events, providing visitors with an immersive experience of Saudi Arabia’s cultural diversity and richness.