Sharjah24: The ninth season of "Summar" programme, broadcasted by Sharjah Television under the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, has been launched, showcasing the brilliance of Nabati poetry, the eloquence of verse, and the refinement of language. It opens a significant window for enthusiasts of this literary genre to explore the latest poems by renowned local, Gulf, and Arab poets.

A notable feature of the ninth season is the shift of filming location to the house of Sultan bin Abdullah bin Majid Al Owais' "Majlis Al Heera Al Adabi" after eight previous seasons were shot in the Sharjah desert, predominantly featuring the desert environment.

Among the prominent poets hosted by the programme from the UAE are Ahmed bin Khalaf Al Badwawi, Jumaa Ghareeb Al Dahmani, Jumaa Khalafan Al Kaabi, Mohammed Al Khateri, from Oman, Saeed bin Hamad Al Jahafi, from Saudi Arabia, Abdulaziz Suleiman Al Fadghoush, Fawzan Al Rashidi, Ali bin Eithah Al Zahrani, Abdulaziz bin Sudhan Al Harbi, from Qatar, Mutab Fahed Al Marri, from Kuwait, Abdulrahman Al Hublani, from Iraq, Rikad Al Sahimi Al Shammari, from Jordan, Eid Suleiman Al Ammarin, and Hilal Suleiman Al Shurafat, and from Egypt, Mahmoud Hussein Mahmoud, in addition to other poets from Yemen.

The ninth season of "Summar" promises audiences rich episodes, branching discussions led by the poet and media figure Butti Al Mazloum, delving into various cultural and social issues addressed by the poets in their verses, and the significance of this literary genre in Emirati and Gulf societies. The season consists of 47 episodes, each lasting 50 minutes, airing every Wednesday at 10:00 PM, aligning with the time of poetic gatherings where poets showcase their finest creations.

Ayda Butti, the programme director at Sharjah Television, affirmed that "Summar" programme has succeeded in maintaining its position as one of the most influential television poetry programmes, focusing on Nabati poetry, which holds a significant place in our cultural and social lives as a mirror of our cultural heritage.

Ayda Butti added that the ninth season of "Summar" will continue its mission to provide a platform for poets to address their audience, present their poems, and introduce young poets who have followed in the footsteps of their predecessors, adopting the Nabati poem to express their concerns and the topics relevant to their society and country.