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Traditional desert majlis with a poetry recitation in progress
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Nabati Poetry: The Gulf's Living Tradition of Spoken Verse

A guide to the vernacular poetry that remains a vibrant part of Gulf culture, from desert majlis gatherings to modern televised competitions.
A quiet desert camp under a starry night sky with a small fire glowing
Culture

Nabati Poetry: The Spoken Art That Still Shapes Gulf Culture

Nabati poetry, written in the everyday Arabic of the Gulf, has long carried the region's stories, humour and values. Here is how to understand it and where to hear it.