Open Lecture by Emirati Poet Maitha Al Hameli

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25 Dec 2013
<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The Jordan Media Institute hosted the Emirati poet Dr. Maitha Al Hameli in an open lecture during which she talked about her talent as well as the educational and cultural relationship between Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.<br /> <br /> Dr. Al Hameli said that Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have deep-rooted educational and cultural ties, adding that her Jordanian elementary teachers were part of her learning journey and memories.<br /> <br /> During the lecture, which was attended by distinguished Jordanian writers, journalists and critics, Dr. Al Hameli highlighted her relationship with cultural heritage and literature, as well as the role of women and their contribution to different aspects of life, despite the difficulties they face in their career. She also recited some of her poems which varied from national to sentimental, and had an open and profound dialogue with the audience revolving around literature, poetry and heritage.<br /> <br /> The Emirati writer and poet holds a doctorate degree in Political Awareness, and a UNESCO certificate in &ldquo;Strengthening National Capacities for Safeguarding Cultural Heritage&rdquo;. She also won the L&#39;Officiel&#39;s Arab Woman Award for best writer and poet.