Damascus: The Ministry of Culture organized a poetry evening at the Damascus International Book Fair to celebrate Qatar's participation as a guest of honor. The event is part of the fair, themed "A history we write, a history we read," and will run until February 16.

According to Qatar News Agency, the poetry evening witnessed significant official and cultural attendance, including the Minister of Culture of Syria, Mohammad Yassin Saleh, and the Assistant Undersecretary for Cultural Affairs at the Ministry of Culture, Mubarak bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. The event also attracted poets, intellectuals, and a large audience of poetry enthusiasts.

The evening was hosted by media presenter Thabet Al Saadoun and featured two distinguished Qatari poets, Mohammed Al Sada and Abdulhamid Al Youssef. They presented a collection of poems that explored humanistic, emotional, and patriotic themes, engaging both Syrian and Arab audiences with their literary depth and creativity.

The poets delivered their works in a refined poetic language, skillfully combining powerful words with rhythmic smoothness, which contributed to the evening's unique character.

Qatar's participation, represented by the Ministry of Culture, aims to highlight the country's cultural presence on Arab and international stages. It showcases Qatar's intellectual and literary contributions, positioning the nation as a center for innovation and cultural diversity.

This year's book fair features participation from over 500 publishing houses from more than 35 countries. The fair's agenda includes over 650 events, such as intellectual activities, symposia, panel discussions, and literary and artistic evenings.