Biskra hosts the 2026 International Festival of Arabic Poetry

From November 10 to 14, 2026, the city of Biskra will host the International Festival of Arabic Poetry, organized under the theme "Poetry: A Bridge Between Shores." Led by commissioner Ahmed Delbani, the festival features prominent poets and scholars from Algeria and the Arab world to explore the cultural significance of Arabic verse. The event includes a comprehensive program focusing on modern challenges, such as the impact of artificial intelligence on creativity, the digital age of poetry, and translation issues. Academic sessions will feature contributions from Algerian researchers and French professor Bénédicte Letellier, who will analyze the evolution of poetic expression and the current state of the Algerian literary landscape.