The Arabic Literature Club at AUK Hosts "The 2013 Arabic Poetry Competition"

The Arabic Literature Club at the American University of Kuwait hosted "The 2013 Arabic Poetry Competition" as part of Kuwait's national celebrations. The competition featured a variety of Formal Arabic and 'Nabati' (colloquial) poetry and prose recited by student contestants.

Keynote speakers of the event were poets Waleed Al Qallaf, Bedour Al-Bannai and Mariam Fazil, who recited their poetry, in love of Kuwait, before the audience. The event was concluded by an awards ceremony, recognizing the top 3 winners of the contest. Abdulaziz Al Bloushi came in first place, Saleh Al-Hajri came second, and Yousef Nayef came third. The young poets received their award from the President of the Arab Literature Club, Enjood Al-Hasawi. The three distinguished poets were also acknowledged for their dedicated and valuable participation.

The Arabic Literature Club at the American University of Kuwait, currently led by Enjood Al-Hasawi, is a student organization interested in different aspects of the Arabic language and culture such as Arabic poetry and literature. The main purpose of the Club is to reveal the Arab identity and practice Arabic language at AUK. Most of the club events currently focus on Arabic literature and poetry. The Arabic Club aims to host more cultural events that would include Arabic music and hosting of famous experts in the Arabic language to share their experience and thoughts with the students. All events hosted by the Arabic Club are being done in association with the Arabic Department at AUK.

Released by the Office of Public Affairs on the 25th March 2013