HIBAPRESS – Mohammed Zariouh
The city of Nador witnessed, on the eve of Saturday, November 15th, an exceptional tribute to the poet and Princess Dr. Suad Al-Sabah as part of the 14th edition of the Joint Memory Cinema Festival.
This year's edition was dedicated to celebrating noble human values and honoring personalities who made the word a bridge to peace. The honoring of Suad Al-Sabah was a tribute to Arabic literature, which has always called for the values of freedom and human dignity.
Suad Al-Sabah, the poet who has always been at the forefront of defending women's rights and community issues, has become a symbol of creativity and free thought. Her literary career spanned more than half a century, characterized by the courage of the word and the depth of thought, making her poetry a tool for expressing the hopes of peoples for peace and equality. It is not just an honor for a prominent poet, but a celebration of those who made the word a weapon against injustice and a tool for humanity.
In his speech, the festival president, Abdelslam Boutayeb, affirmed that honoring Suad Al-Sabah is not only a celebration of a poet, but also an honor for an intellectual symbol that has left its mark in the field of literature and culture. He said: “Suad Al-Sabah wrote with courage, defended with boldness, and insisted that the word play a role in making peace.” Boutayeb's words were an appreciation of a rich thought path that influenced previous generations and continues to ignite the flame of creativity among young people today.
The ceremony, which was attended by prominent cultural and intellectual figures from around the world, was an opportunity to shed light on the role of Suad Al-Sabah in stimulating cultural and human awareness. Writers from Europe and Africa pointed out that Suad Al-Sabah represents a bridge between generations and cultures, as she embodied intellectual features that transcend the boundaries of poetry and enrich universal human values. She has always been a voice defending Arab and international issues, which has made her cultural presence widely appreciated.
In this context, Professor Abdelkader Bahyati, the lawyer and former head of the Nador Bar Association, was honored in recognition of his rich legal career. His honoring was not merely a celebration of the legal profession, but a tribute to the spirit of justice that he carried throughout years of sincere work. His honoring was an affirmation of the importance of his commitment to human values in the legal field, to emphasize that justice is not only in the courtroom, but in every moment of struggle against injustice.
