On the centenary of Kahlil Gibran's 'The Prophet', Al Majalla reflects on its universal message and why it resonated with so many around the world

The award-winning Saudi poet says the renaissance of his country's poetry scene is a continuation of the Arab poetic renaissance of Mahmoud Darwish, Nizar Qabbani, and other great Arab poets.

On the centenary of his birth, Al Majalla takes a look at his immense contribution as the world he belonged to, and helped shape, no longer seems to exist

Poets such as Badr Shakir al-Sayyab, Salah Abd al-Sabour, Khalil Hawi, and Mahmoud Darwish were said to have been influenced by Eliot; we examine the depth of this inspiration.

Arabic poetry had a profound impact on human civilisation and enjoys a deservedly high status in world art and literature

Veteran Lebanese poet describes the decay of in-person interaction and the city amid the rise of technology