The Qatari poet Souad Al Kuwari is considered one of the most prominent female voices in contemporary Gulf poetry. She was born in Doha in 1965 and studied Arabic Language at Qatar University, where her academic background played a significant role in refining her literary talent and shaping her poetic experience.

Al Kuwari previously worked at the Ministry of Culture, which contributed to strengthening her presence within the Qatari cultural scene before dedicating herself fully to her literary and creative journey. Since the beginning of the 1990s, she has presented a distinctive poetic experience that combines modernity with profound human depth. She is known for writing prose poetry with an intense language and rich poetic imagery that reflects on humanity, nature, and identity.

She has published several poetry collections and participated in numerous literary festivals and poetry evenings in Qatar and abroad, making her one of the influential literary voices in the Qatari and Gulf cultural landscape.

" I write because writing is my way of understanding the world, and to reconcile my heart with what is happening around me. "

Souad Al Kuwari