Executive director
Poetry and Heritage Sector at the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority
Sultan Al Ameemi is an Emirati writer, poet, and researcher. He currently serves as the Director of the Abu Dhabi Poetry Academy, the first institution of its kind dedicated to poetry in the Arab world. Since November 2020, he has also been the Chairman of the Emirates Writers Union and Editor-in-Chief of Million’s Poet magazine.
He has published 19 books, including 14 studies on Emirati folk literature, three short story collections, and two novels. He served as a jury member on the Million’s Poet competition for seven seasons.
Al Ameemi holds a Bachelor's degree in Management from the United Arab Emirates University and a Ph.D. in Semiotics and the Philosophy of Literature and Art from Mohammed V University in Rabat.
Through his diverse literary works and active involvement in cultural and literary events, Al Ameemi has played a vital role in enriching the Emirati and Arab cultural landscape.
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