The passing of the Emirati poet Rabie bin Yaqout after suffering from illness

The news of the passing of the Emirati Shaal Fruit, the great poet Rabie bin Yaqout, was announced on the evening of Wednesday, May 22, 2024, amid a state of sadness and emotion in cultural and social circles.

Obituary of the poet Rabie bin Yaqut His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of the Emirate of Ajman, expressed his condolences on the death of the poet Rabie bin Yaqout, saying: “The fruit of Emirati poetry, the most prominent poet of popular poetry, and one of the veteran poets, who had a special style and poetic uniqueness, has passed away.”

His Highness Sheikh, Crown Prince of Ajman, added: “The maker of joy passed away after a beautiful journey that shaped our consciences and deepened our feelings, and left a rich legacy of creativity... May God have mercy on the poet Rabie bin Yaqout, and sincere condolences and sympathy to his family, relatives and lovers.”

Dr. Sultan Al Amimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Writers and Writers Union, expressed his condolences on the death of the Emirati poet, speaking about various aspects of his professional life and biography on his account on the X platform.

His Excellency Dr. Matar Hamid Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Kuwait, also offered his condolences to the poet Bin Yaqut, noting his great talent in Nabati poetry. He also offered his condolences to the Ajman National Theater, the Poetry Academy and many poets from the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Gulf countries.

The most important information about the Emirati poet Rabie bin Yaqout It is worth noting that the poet Rabie bin Yaqut bin Johar Al Nuaimi is considered one of the most prominent poets of popular poetry in the Emirates , as he began writing poetry since he was twenty years old.

He was linked by strong friendship ties with the poets of his generation, such as Hamad Khalifa Bushahab, who was the poet closest to him, as a close friendship arose between them that lasted for more than 55 years, during which Bushahab published a collection of poetry by Ibn Yaqut in the late eighties.

He was also known for his humorous and social poetry, which is still in demand by the public to this day.

Bin Yaqut also worked in the theater and participated in several theatrical works, after which he left the theater to devote himself to his poetic works. His poetic works were characterized by tenderness, sweetness and flirtation far from vulgarity, and achieved wide public spread.