iPhone | iPad
Android
Huawei
This is in observance of two Philippine national holidays, along with the regular weekend in UAE
KT APPDOWNLOAD
UAE: Popular Emirati poet Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Kaabi passes away
Al-Kaabi is counted among the first poets to have founded the poetry movement in Abu Dhabi
Photo: X/@alameemi
Emirati poet Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Kaabi passed away on Thursday. Sultan Al-Amimi, Chairman of the Emirates Writers Union, posted about the poet's death on his X handle.
"Today, the poetry scene has lost one of its greatest poets," wrote Sultan Al-Amimi, as he offered condolences to the family of the deceased and "all the honorable Bani Kaab".
Considered as one of the first poets to have founded the poetry movement in Abu Dhabi, Al-Kaabi leaves behind a legacy of national and social poetry. He was also a member of the Al Ain City Poets Council, and one of the founders of the council on Abu Dhabi Television.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
According to media reports, funeral prayers for the deceased will be held Thursday.
ALSO READ:
More news from UAE
A total of 700 male and female players will compete for cash prizes worth Dh1.2 million at the championship to be held in September
Starting September, vacancies will open up at local government agencies
One winner bought his ticket during a layover in Dubai on his way to Taiwan from South Africa
It is being conducted to measure readiness and response measures
One of the first women in the UAE society to secure formal education, Ousha bint Hussain was a trailblazer in many ways
The expat credits his success to equal opportunities offered in the country
The delegations urged RSF to open the Sennar junction, to expand access to humanitarian aid for up to 12 million Sudanese across multiple states