Muscat:The Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science at the Diwan of Royal Court has announced the winners of the inaugural Qawafi Poetry Competition for the year 2026. The competition featured categories in both Classical Arabic Poetry (Al Fasiha) and Vernacular Poetry (Al Sha'bi).
According to Oman News Agency, in the category of Classical Arabic Poetry, poet Mohammed Abdullah Al Farsi won first place. Poet Ruqayya Ali Al Harthy secured the second position, while poet Hammood Salim Al Sa'di took third place.
In the Vernacular Poetry category, Nabhan Masoud Al Salti claimed first place. Abdulaziz Hamad Al Omairi was awarded second place, and poet Ali Abdullah Al Rasbi finished in third.
The competition underscores the Centre's dedication to fostering poetic creativity, showcasing national talents, and enhancing the role of poetry within the Omani cultural scene.