'A Road Without End': Al-Anoud Al-Sabah's Poems Enhance Cultural Dialogue Between Kuwait and Peru
The Peruvian embassy organized a literary event at the Sharjah Book Fair to promote cultural dialogue.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
The Embassy of the Republic of Peru in the United Arab Emirates, as part of the 45th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair, organized an event to present the book “A Road Without End” by Sheikh Dr. Al-Anoud Al-Sabah, a scholar interested in Peruvian culture and literature. The event was supported by the Sharjah Book Authority and coordinated with the Peruvian Embassy in the country.
The event featured a dialogue in English, during which the author discussed her sources of inspiration for writing the book, her personal experiences, and her connection to Peru and its culture. It was attended by a number of guests and an international audience, aiming to enhance cultural dialogue between the Arab world and Latin America through literature and to highlight the role of books in building bridges between different cultures.
The Peruvian Embassy expressed its appreciation for Sheikh Al-Anoud and the Sharjah Book Authority for their support and contribution to strengthening the Peruvian cultural presence in the UAE. In a conversation with “Al-Jarida,” Sheikh Al-Anoud confirmed after her return from Sharjah that the first edition of her book “A Road Without End” was published in December 2025, in collaboration with the Peruvian Embassy in Kuwait, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
She added that the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to issue a special electronic version of the book in Peru, which includes a new poem and a dedication from the Foreign Minister. She expressed her pride in accepting the invitation from the Peruvian Embassy in the UAE to participate as a guest of honor at the Embassy’s first participation in the Sharjah International Book Fair.
She pointed out the importance of linguistic and intellectual exchange between the Gulf region and Latin America, noting the notable participation of the Chinese audience, which reflects an interest in cultural exchange and openness to other cultures.
Sheikh Al-Anoud stated that the Kuwaiti participation in the fair was notable, involving several cultural and literary institutions, including the Kuwaiti Writers Association, the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, and the Kuwait Center for Studies, along with a number of Kuwaiti writers and poets, namely Saud Al-Sanousi, Bathina Al-Eisa, Abdulwahab Al-Hamadi, and Jasem Al-Omran. This reflects the Kuwaiti cultural presence and its interest in engaging with other cultures. It is worth noting that the book “A Road Without End” comprises 53 poems inspired by Sheikh Al-Anoud during her exceptional tour of the Latin American region.
The poems were originally written in Spanish and Portuguese, in a style that combines delicacy with deep reflection, before the author translated them into Arabic herself, giving this bilingual poetry collection an authentic personal character that transcends linguistic barriers. Through verses that evoke shared memories and emotions, this work weaves an elegant poetic dialogue between Arab sensibility and the spirit of Latin America, celebrating the bonds of friendship, mutual respect, and cooperation that characterize the relations between Kuwait and Peru.
