MBRF Organises Poetry Evening with Top Contestants from the ‘Million’s Poet’ Contest

Dubai’s House of Poetry – a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) – organised a poetry evening bringing together Emirati poets who participated in the “Million’s Poet” contest to recite their best Nabati poems.

Held under the patronage of MBRF Chairman His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and in collaboration with Dragon Mart 2, the event sought to celebrate Eid Al Adha, taking place on Friday, August 24, 2018, at 4:00pm at the Dragon Mart 2 Theatre.

The evening featured top “Million’s Poet” contestants, namely: Obaid Al Kaabi; Abdulla Al Ahbabi; and Batoul Al Ali; in addition to Bukhait Al Mahri, winner of the “Raai Al Shalat” competition. The evening was moderated by poet Tahani Al Tamimi, a contestant on the 8th season of “Million’s Poet”.

Furthermore, Al Mazyoud Military Band performed its popular shows to mark Eid Al Adha.