Salha Ghabish

Salha Ghabish

Salha Ghabish is an Emirati writer and cultural leader known for her work in promoting Arabic literature. As the Director of the Cultural and Media Office in Sharjah, she plays a key role in initiatives that connect youth with their cultural heritage. Ghabish is also involved in organizing the UAE Women Writers Forum, addressing contemporary literary issues and the role of literature in society.

Quotes

• "The UAE society’s love for poetry is eternal... People still want to hear poetry, whether classical or Nabati, because of the deep meaning each word in a poem holds."  [1]
• "It is a person’s love for the Arabic language that initiates the urge to write, read and hear poetry."  [2]
• "Currently, we find that poetry that can be sung... are becoming more popular than other forms of poems in print."  [3]
• "The Egyptian experience is rich... that results in achieving the interests of Arab societies."  [4]