Topic: Million's Poet

Using poetry to take a stanza

Poetess Hissa Hilal from Saudi Arabia, on stage during the 2010 Million's Poet competition in Abu Dhabi. Ali Haider / EPA

Nov 10, 2012

Hissa Hilal shot to fame in the Million's Poet competition. Her work since 2010 might well stir some further interest in aspects of Bedouin culture, writes Marcel Kurpershoek Read Article Using poetry to take a stanza

Psychological twist to Dh15m Million's Poet

Jan 03, 2012

The Millions Poet kicks off tonight on Abu Dhabi TV with a fresh addition to the show. Read Article Psychological twist to Dh15m Million's Poet

Indian women share private dreams - through poetry

May 18, 2011

The All India Poetess Conference will take place from 22 to 24 May across the UAE Read Article Indian women share private dreams - through poetry

Hissa Hilal: You will see a lot of great things coming from Saudi women

Mar 27, 2011

With two new collections of poetry out and after speaking at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, Saudi poet Hissa Hilal talks about her role as a writer. Read Article Hissa Hilal: You will see a lot of great things coming from Saudi women

Contentious Saudi poet Hissa Hilal to attend book fair

Feb 16, 2011

Saudi Arabian poet who courted controversy from behind her veil during the Million's Poet contest in the capital last year returns to the city next month. Read Article Contentious Saudi poet Hissa Hilal to attend book fair

Million's Poet star stirs divorce controversy

May 02, 2010

The Saudi housewife who received death threats after reciting defiant poetry aimed at religious clerics on the television show is again courting controversy. Read Article Million's Poet star stirs divorce controversy

Use Million's show to reach the world, poet says

Mar 26, 2010

The female Saudi poet who received death threats after criticising "ad hoc fatwas" on Million's Poet has urged her fellow competitors to use the show to stand up for what they believe in. Read Article Use Million's show to reach the world, poet says

Million's Poet finalist defies death threats

AD201010703189836AR-Hissa Hilal performing on Millions Poet. She is guaranteed a

Mar 19, 2010

A housewife who received death threats after reciting a poem on the Million's Poet TV show that attacked "ad hoc fatwas" has reached the final. Read Article Million's Poet finalist defies death threats