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2003Where It All Began
2019Fatāt Al Arab Poetry Award
2023Ambassador of Poetry and Literature

About

Futtaim Al Herz is an Emirati poet from Dubai who holds a bachelor's degree in Applied Media and Corporate Communications from the Higher Colleges of Technology. Futtaim began writing poetry in 2003, specializing in Nabati poetry inspired by Emirati heritage and cultural identity. She has participated in poetry recitals and festivals in the UAE and abroad.

Awards & Honors

Fatāt Al Arab Poetry Award — 2019Recipient of the inaugural Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi (Fatāt Al Arab) Award for Nabati Poetry.
Ambassador of Poetry & Literature — 2023Awarded the title of Ambassador of Poetry and Literature in the UAE by Al Unwan Foundation.
Selected as One of Ten Female VoicesSelected as one of ten female voices by Al Khaleejiya Radio.

Publications

Ghosn Al Shawq (Branch of Longing) — 2023A poetry collection published by the Sharjah Department of Culture. Buy the book

Literary Works & Media Appearances

Songs
Foug ArgoubPerformed by Mehad Hamad
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Keif BitesberPerformed by Mehad Hamad
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Wadaana BaadhnaPerformed by Mehad Hamad
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Kul OmriPerformed by Khalid Al Kaabi
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Jerhen AteegiPerformed by Saud Al Makhmari
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Kul LondonPerformed by Al Aani
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Shaarat GalbiPerformed by Fadi Al Rahimi
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Arbaa Ella AsharaPerformed by Saud Al Makhmari
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Um Al ShuyoukhFirqat Al Mazyoud Al Harbiya
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Poetry Recitals & Festivals

2015

Al Bataeh Heritage Village
Al Shindagha Heritage Village, Dubai

2016

Al Bataeh Public Park
Mother’s Day at the Higher Colleges of Technology
Knowledge Festival
Martyrs’ Day at the Cultural Palace
Women Pioneers of Sharjah
Dubai Women’s Renaissance Association
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Abu Dhabi
Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai
Sharjah Consultative Council
National Day Poetry Evening, Kuwait

2017

Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival
Sharjah Folk Poetry Festival (13th Edition)
United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain
Omani National Day, Al Buraimi

2018

Year of Zayed at Dubai Municipality
Al Muwaiji Festival
Hili Heritage Souq
Zayed: A Poem for the Nation, Al Ain Club
Al Dhaid Sports Club
King Fahd Cultural Centre, Riyadh

2019

Mother’s Day at Al Heera Literary Council
Sharjah Park
Al Thuraya Award, Dubai Customs
Commemoration of Poet Ousha Al Suwaidi, Fujairah

2020

Emirati Women’s Day poetry evening with Watani Al Emarat Foundation

2021

Gulf College, Oman
Al Heera Literary Council
Qasr Al Muwaiji

2022

Al Dhaid Heritage Village for Camel Racing

2023

Al Heera Literary Council in Dubai on UAE Flag Day

2024

Dibba Al Hisn Sports and Cultural Club
Al Ain Book Festival at Al Jahili Fort
Al Heera Literary Council in Dubai for UAE National Day

2026

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
Electricity and Water Authority in Al Ain
Television & Radio Appearances
  • Amasi — Sharjah TV (twice)
  • Watar Al Madi — Dubai Radio
  • Al Milis — Al Oula Radio
  • Adhb Al Qawafi — Ras Al Khaimah Radio
  • Rouh Al Ittihad — Emirates / Abu Dhabi TV (twice)
  • Laylat Shi’r — Kuwait Radio
  • Nasayem Leil — Jeddah Radio (twice)
  • Hawa — Sharjah Radio
  • Sabbahkum Allah Bil Khair — Abu Dhabi Radio (twice)
  • Kuwait Television
  • Al Rai TV — Kuwait
  • Al Qabas TV — Kuwait
  • Shiraa — Oman Youth Radio
  • Al Khaleejiya Radio
  • Dubai Al Oula Radio
  • Emarat FM
  • Interview at Sheikh Zayed Festival — Emarat FM
  • Yas TV — Abu Dhabi
  • Hadith Al Masaa — Al Sharqiya from Kalba
  • Masaa Al Emarat — Al Dhafra TV
  • Marsa Al Ahasees — Kuwait Radio
  • Al Roya Online Newspaper
  • Fawanees Al Wisal — Al Wisal Radio, Oman
  • Al Qawafi — Alef Alef FM (twice)
  • Sabaa Ala Sabaa — Fujairah TV (three times)
  • Al Atheer — Sharjah Radio
  • Sayfuna Ahla — Sharjah Radio
  • Sabah Al Saudiya — Saudi TV
  • Fi Dar Zayed — Al Ruwad TV
  • Parisian Evenings — Radio Monte Carlo
  • 12–8 — Sama Dubai TV
  • Hail Wa Lail — Jordanian Army FM
  • Al Masyan Al Youm — Emirates TV
  • Istudio — Al Dhafra TV
  • Riwaq — Al Sharqiya from Kalba
  • Nabd Al Qaseed — Sama Dubai TV
Newspapers & Magazines
  • Ulu Al Albab Magazine
  • Emirates Memoirs Magazine
  • Bayt Al Shi’r Magazine
  • Jawaher Magazine
  • Kul Al Usra Magazine
  • Al Waha Magazine
  • Alam Al Funoon Magazine — Kuwait
  • Bint Al Khaleej Magazine
  • Al Bayan Newspaper
  • Al Khaleej Newspaper
  • Al Roya Newspaper
  • Al Ittihad Newspaper
  • “Awzan” Column — Alam Al Youm, Kuwait
  • Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)
  • Al Watan Newspaper — Kuwait
  • Shu’lat Al Ibdaa Magazine — Egypt
  • Arab Poets Online Newspaper — Saudi Arabia
  • Barq Newspaper — Saudi Arabia
  • Bayt Al Shi’r Online Magazine
  • Sharafak Magazine — Oman
  • Qutuf Magazine — Kuwait
Collaborative Works
  • Collaborative poem: Al Najeeb Al Taher — a patriotic poem of 180 verses featuring 90 poets
  • Collaborative poem: In Love with Sultan — featuring 50 Emirati women poets
  • Booklet: From Sharjah of Hope, the Dream Shone
  • Collaborative poem: In Love with Mohammed bin Zayed — featuring 80 poets
  • Collaborative poem: Faris Al Jeel — featuring 130 poets

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