User:Hameed-Al Qaed
Hameed AlQaed
• Born in Bahrain on 24 October 1948. • Worked for many years with banks, and in accounting and management fields. • Started writing poetry late sixties. Published his first poetry collection "Lover in the Era of Thirst" in 1975. He stopped writing for many years and suddenly he published his second poetry book "Noise of Whisper" in 2003, in Arabic language, and translated in English by the writer himself. This book won first prize in the “Distinguished Book” competition for the year 2003, organized annually by the Ministry of Information in Bahrain. • He published his poems and texts in many Arabic newspapers, magazines and periodicals. He also took part in many poetry recitals in Bahrain and overseas. • He translated many English and American poems, short stories and essays into Arabic, most important of which is Van Gough Letters from English to Arabic. • He translated "Nooran" novel, by Bahraini writer Farid Ramadan, as part of joint graphic work with Jamal Abdul Rahim, a famous Bahraini artist. • A member of Bahrain Writers Association since 1970 and held many positions on its board of directors. At present, he is the vice president. • He represented Bahrain Writers Association in a number of conferences on poetry and literature overseas. • At present, he works as full time professional translator and conduct his business through his own office.
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PUBLICATIONS:
1- Lover in the Era of Thirst, 1975 (poems) 2- Noise of Whisper (poems in Arabic/English) translated by the poet himself, 2003 3- Book of Violet, (poems in Arabic/English) translated by the poet himself, (in press) 4- Anthology of Bahrain Contemporary Poetry (collection of poems for 26 poets from Bahrain translated to English language by the poet himself (in press)
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ADDRESS: HAMEED ALQAED P.O. Box 2687 Bahrain Tel. +973 39665726 [email protected]