Muscat: The 13th edition of the Oman Poetry Festival is set to take place from December 14 to 18, 2025, in the Muscat Governorate. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, the festival will host a selection of Omani poets alongside guests from various Arab nations.
According to Oman News Agency, Abdullah Mohammed Al Harthy, Director General of Knowledge and Cultural Development at the Ministry, emphasized that the Oman Poetry Festival is one of the key cultural events organized by the ministry. The festival aims to celebrate the rich history of Omani poetry, promote cultural dialogue and exchange across different poetic generations, and highlight the Omani poetry scene. It serves as a platform for poets to meet, share ideas, and exchange experiences within the Arab world.
Al Harthy further explained that this year, the ministry has introduced a renewed format for the festival. The goal is to include a range of poetic generations and enhance opportunities for broad participation.