Aaesha Ahmed with Anum Farooq

02/11/23 • 25 min

An Odyssey with Anum Farooq (Odyssey Global Media)

AAESHA AHMED: FEMALE PERSPECTIVES ON POETRY AND HERITAGE

Female perspectives on poetry inspiration and heritage, with a discussion on the importance of poetry. Aaesha Ahmed is an esteemed Emirati writer and poet from Ras Al Khaimah, with a degree specialising in Tourism Studies. She has a multitude of renowned participation in cultural and literary fields, and her poems are inspired by the beauty of nature, life and romance. Aaesha's poem was awarded the Poetry Award [Arabic Category] in the RAK Fine Arts Festival. Her poetry is celebrated by holding a place of honour in the RAK Heritage Village.

AAESHA AHMED: FEMALE PERSPECTIVES ON POETRY AND HERITAGE

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