He recalled the literary legacy of the founder of the Jordanian state, King Abdullah I, as an example of a poet-leader, praising the selection of the poet Nimr Ibn Adwan as the festival's figure, considering him a symbol of human loyalty and a pillar of Nabati poetry.
The opening program, moderated by poet Faten Al-Breidi, included a documentary video screening and a presentation on the biography of the late Nimr Ibn Adwan.
The ceremony also featured a speech by media personality Ahmed Al-Sharari and poetry recitations by a group of Jordanian poets: Anwar Al-Haqish, Hilal Al-Sharafat, Waddah Al-Adwan, Halima Al-Abadi, and Layali Al-Amoush.
The ceremony was distinguished by notable participation from Arab poets, namely Faisal Al-Fadghoush from Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Al-Hinai from Oman, and poet Munira Al-Subaie from Bahrain, who delivered the speech of the Arab poets on behalf of her colleagues.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the poets, media personnel, and participants were honored, amidst widespread praise from the attendees regarding the importance of these literary gatherings in "humanizing the moment" and reviving the spirit of sincere words and desert heritage.
