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Sharjah Desert Theatre Festival Concludes Its 9th Edition with 'Jamar Al-Ghuda'

December 18, 2025 albayan.ae
Sharjah Desert Theatre Festival Concludes Its 9th Edition with 'Jamar Al-Ghuda'

The ninth edition of the Sharjah Desert Theatre Festival concluded with the play 'Jamar Al-Ghuda' in the presence of official and public attendees.

SUMMARY

The Sharjah Desert Theatre Festival concluded its ninth edition with the play 'Jamar Al-Ghuda,' featuring official attendance and a distinguished youth presence. The festival showcased performances from several countries and included a diverse critical and intellectual program.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • The ninth edition of the Sharjah Desert Theatre Festival concluded under the patronage of Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi.
  • The play 'Jamar Al-Ghuda' was written by Faisal Jawad and directed by Abdulrahman Al Mulla.
  • Young actors participated with positive critical feedback on the script and directorial vision.
  • The festival featured performances from the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, and Libya.
  • Organized by the Sharjah Department of Culture, the festival included intellectual and critical programs and interactive competitions.

CORE SUBJECT

Ninth Edition of the Sharjah Desert Theatre Festival

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the ninth edition of the Sharjah Desert Theatre Festival concluded on Wednesday, in the presence of Abdullah Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Culture and Festival President.

The audience of the closing night witnessed the performance of the play "Jamar Al-Ghuda," written by Faisal Jawad, directed by Abdulrahman Al Mulla, and performed by the Kalba Association for Folklore and Theatre.

The play depicts a realistic drama intertwining sincere love with motives of envy and jealousy.

A distinguished group of actors participated in the performance, including: Juma Ali, Faisal Al Darmaki, Amal Mohammed, Abeer Al Jasmi, Shaaban Sbeit, Mohammed Juma, Khalood Al Badiwi, Adel Sbeit, Fawziya Marouf, Samia Tasfarout, and Jawhar Al Matrooshi.

During the critical discussion that followed the performance, moderated by researcher Wafaa Al Shamsi (Oman), participants praised the outstanding youthful presence in the acting team and commended the quality of the script and the depth of the directorial vision that matched the unique atmosphere of the festival.

The festival, organized by the Department of Culture, began on December 12 and featured six theatrical performances from the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, and Libya. The festival also included a diverse intellectual and critical program with the participation of a select group of researchers and theatre practitioners, in addition to several competitions and interactive activities that attracted a wide audience.

KEYWORDS

Sharjah Desert Theatre Festival Jamar Al-Ghuda play Abdullah Al Owais Sharjah Department of Culture

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His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi

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Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah

Abdullah Al Owais

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Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Culture and Festival President

Faisal Jawad

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Author of the play 'Jamar Al-Ghuda'

Abdulrahman Al Mulla

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Director of the play 'Jamar Al-Ghuda'

Kalba Association for Folklore and Theatre

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Performing organization of the play 'Jamar Al-Ghuda'

Wafaa Al Shamsi

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Researcher who moderated the critical discussion

Sharjah Department of Culture

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Organizer of the festival

United Arab Emirates

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Country participating with theatrical performances

Qatar

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Country participating with theatrical performances

Jordan

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Country participating with theatrical performances

Egypt

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Country participating with theatrical performances

Libya

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Country participating with theatrical performances