Doha:Qatar Arabic Language Association has announced the organization of a cultural seminar focused on the environment as depicted in Arabic novels, set to take place on Thursday. The event, conducted in collaboration with the Katara Library for Arabic Novels, will be held at the library within the Katara Cultural Village Foundation. This seminar is part of the association's participation in Qatar Sustainability Week 2026.

According to Qatar News Agency, the seminar will delve into the relationship between humanity and nature as portrayed in Arabic literature. It aims to examine the role that literature can play in fostering environmental awareness. The discussion will feature Qatari writer Rawda Al Amri, poet Dr. Al Siddiq Omar Al Siddiq, and academic lecturer Dr. Alhan Farhat.

Chairperson of the Qatar Arabic Language Association, Dr. Maryam Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi, emphasized the association's belief in the role of the Arabic language and its literature in raising awareness of societal and future issues. She stated that the seminar aims to highlight the novel's ability to enhance the reader's connection to nature and promote cultural engagement that supports sustainability and environmental responsibility.

The seminar will also showcase how the environment influences settings, characters, and events in Arabic novels. It will further explore narrative's ability to express the human relationship with land and natural resources, raising questions about belonging, responsibility, and the future. Additionally, the seminar will address how literature can bring environmental issues closer to readers through human experience, highlighting the impact of behaviors on the natural world and encouraging values like sustainability and social responsibility.

The Qatar Arabic Language Association's participation underscores its commitment to linking the Arabic language with contemporary issues, expanding cultural presence in environmental initiatives, and highlighting the written word's role in fostering public interest in environmental protection and resource sustainability.