The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority has confirmed that Season 12 of the Prince of Poets program is scheduled to take place in the emirate. This upcoming season succeeds the 11th season, where Nahyan bin Mubarak awarded the Prince of Poets title to Emirati poet Abdulrahman Al-Humairi. Parallel to this, the authority has officially opened registration for the 12th season of Million’s Poet. The recent launch of this season was a notable event where Mohammed bin Saud and Nahyan bin Zayed crowned the winner. Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed also attended the launch of the 12th Million’s Poet, highlighting the continued high-level support for these literary competitions.
Cultural activities are further expanding with the organization of the 2nd Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival, which is set to be held at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. This festival is taking place under the patronage of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed. In the field of education, the Mohammed Bin Zayed University for Humanities has launched a master's degree in Emirati Folk Literature. This academic program was introduced in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, signaling a deepening of institutional efforts to preserve and study local heritage through formal education.
The authority is also moving forward with the Al Mankous programme by opening registration for its 4th season. This follows the earlier period when registration opened for the 3rd season of the same programme. Through the organization of the Prince of Poets, Million’s Poet, the Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival, and the Al Mankous programme, the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority is actively managing a wide array of cultural and artistic engagements. These initiatives, ranging from competitive poetry to academic degrees, illustrate the authority's role in fostering the arts sector.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority's role in the Prince of Poets program?
The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority is organizing the 12th season of Prince of Poets, succeeding the 11th season where Nahyan bin Mubarak awarded the title to Emirati poet Abdulrahman Al-Humairi.
Where will the 2nd Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival take place?
The 2nd Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival is set to be held at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
What is the name of the master's degree program launched by the Mohammed Bin Zayed University for Humanities?
The university has launched a master's degree in Emirati Folk Literature in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority.
