{
  "id": 17845486,
  "title": "Qatar Arabic Language Association to discuss role of literature in fostering environmental awareness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/qatar-arabic-language-association-to-discuss-role-of-literature-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/737369/qatar/qatar-arabic-language-association-to-discuss-role-of-literature-in-fostering-environmental-awareness"
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  "account": "The Qatar Arabic Language Association has announced a cultural seminar focused on the role of literature in promoting environmental awareness. The event, organized in partnership with the Katara Library for Arabic Novels, will take place on Thursday at the Katara Cultural Village Foundation during Qatar Sustainability Week 2026. This initiative is part of the association's broader commitment to linking the Arabic language with contemporary issues and expanding cultural engagement in environmental initiatives.\n\nThe seminar will explore how Arabic novels depict the relationship between humanity and nature, and examine the potential of literature to foster environmental awareness. Featured speakers include Qatari writer and author Rawda al-Amri, poet and man of letters Dr Al-Siddiq Omar al-Siddiq, and academic lecturer and trainer Dr Alhan Farhat.\n\nDr Maryam Abdulrahman al-Nuaimi, Chairperson of the Qatar Arabic Language Association, emphasized that the association believes Arabic language and literature play a crucial role in raising awareness about societal and future challenges. The seminar aims to highlight the novel's ability to deepen readers' connection to nature and open up space for cultural engagement that supports sustainability and environmental responsibility.\n\nAdditionally, the seminar will examine the environment's pervasive presence in the Arabic novel, influencing setting, characters, and events. It will delve into the narrative's capacity to express the relationship between humans, the land, and natural resources, raising questions about belonging, responsibility, and the future. The discussion will also explore how literature brings environmental issues closer to readers through human experience, highlighting the impact of individual and collective behavior on the natural world.\n\nBy participating in this event, the Qatar Arabic Language Association demonstrates its commitment to connecting the Arabic language with current issues, enhancing culture within environmental initiatives, and underscoring the role of literature and creativity in fostering greater public interest in environmental protection and resource sustainability.",
  "summary": "Qatar Arabic Language Association announced on Sunday that it will host a cultural seminar on the environment in the Arabic novel.Organised in collaboration with the Katara Library for Arabic Novels, ...",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Qatar Arabic Language Association to discuss role of literature in fostering environmental awareness",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/qatar-arabic-language-association-to-discuss-role-of-literature-in",
        "published": "2026-11-03T06:37:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}