Name: Mohammad Noaman Al-Hakimi
Profession: Author - Journalist - Trainer
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: September 2, 1972
- Place of Birth: Al-Mualla, Aden, Yemen
- Email: writerhakimi@gmail.com
A poet, journalist, and translator with over two decades of experience in English literature, translation, and cultural journalism. He has made significant contributions to cultural journalism and university education, with literary works that have earned several awards.
Professional Experience
- Poet: Published poetry collections and participated in international anthologies.
- Translator: Translated literary works from Arabic to English and vice versa.
- Journalist: Wrote articles on early marriage, marginalized groups, and Yemeni heritage.
- Editor: Worked at Yemen Times.
- Editorial Secretary: Family and Development Magazine, Taiz (2003).
- Lecturer: Taught English literature and translation at Yemeni universities.
Publications
His most notable literary works include:
1. Gateway of Sorrow (2004) – A blend of emotional themes and identity issues. Published by Abbadi Studies and Publishing, Sana'a.
2. Sidrat Azal (2007) – A collection exploring the depth of human existence. Published by Abbadi Studies and Publishing. 3. A Crumbling Core (2011) – Addresses social and political transformations. Published by Abbadi Studies and Publishing.
4. Bilquis Basil (2012) – A poetry collection in English exploring love, homeland, and beauty. Introduced by Canadian writer Larry Frolick.
5. Lawless Texts (2014) – Highlights individual freedom and openness. Published by Abbadi Studies and Publishing.
6. Late Arrivals of the Ant Valley (2016) – Explores existence and values through dense texts. Published by the Department of Culture, Sharjah.
7. What Scarcity Does Not Conceal in Meaning (2019) – Addresses marginalization and neutrality. Published by the Department of Culture, Sharjah.
8. Carbon Copies of Water's Headache (2021) – Reflects social conflicts. Published by the Department of Culture, Sharjah.
9. Forward.. Forward (2021) – Travel literature, explorations, and translations. Published by the Office of Culture, Taiz.
10. Creative Deception (2022) – Dialogues on creativity with Dr. Omar Abdulaziz. Published by the Department of Culture, Sharjah.
11. Sensing Beyond the Hamza (2022) – Explores hidden meanings and pains. Published by the Department of Culture, Sharjah.
12. Dialogue of Meanings (2024) – Intellectual dialogues with Dr. Omar Abdulaziz.
13. The Wine of Daily Passion (2024) – A poetic diary.
Anthologies:
- Featured in Encyclopedia of Yemeni Figures and Authors by Dr. Abdulwali Al-Shamiri, Beirut (2018).
- Diwan of the Poets of the Prophet (2018) – Dar Al-Nokhba, Egypt.
- Diwan of Yemeni Poets (2018) – Dar Al-Nokhba, Egypt.
- Ten Thousand Scorpions (2002) – By Larry Frolick, featuring his poetry in English, with a dedicated chapter titled "Winter and the Sting of Conscience," the title of one of Al-Hakimi's poems.
- Diwan of Poets and Poems – Foundation of Creativity for Culture and Arts, Sana'a (2008).
- Diwan of National Poetry by several Yemeni poets, published by the Ministry of Culture, Sana'a (2005).
- Diwan in the Shrine of Tam for winners and participants in the Tam Poetry Competition, Marib Governorate (2018).
- Diwan "Sanabel Al-Waha 1" and Diwan "Sanabel Al-Waha 2" – Published by Al-Waha Cultural Association (2007).
- Yemeni poets in the Encyclopedia of Contemporary Arabic Poetry.
- Encyclopedia of Modern and Contemporary Arabic Poetry – Dr. Youssef Hassan Noufal.
Book Exhibitions and Participation
- His works have been displayed at international exhibitions such as Expo Dubai, Riyadh, Egypt, and Greece.
- His books are available in Yemeni universities like Sana'a University, Al-Bayda University, and Taiz University, as well as Arab libraries such as the Arab Book Forum in Jordan, Khartoum University Library, the Emirates Writers Union, and Al-Babtain Library.
Recognition and Cultural Acknowledgments
1. Invitation from the 21st Century for Renewal and Development in Sana'a to publish his collection Sidrat Azal and expand its influence (2007).
2. Invitation from Arouq Foundation for Studies, Translation, and Publishing, Egypt, to celebrate one of his publications (2016).
3. Invitation to print Gateway of Sorrow by the Yemeni Writers and Authors Union, Sana'a (2004).
4. Invitation to print Forward.. Forward by the Office of Culture, Taiz (2021).
5. Publication of Bilquis Basil with the support of poet Abdul Fattah Al-Aswadi.
6. Honored as a poet and translator by the Hayel Saeed Anam Group, with a two-year contract (2005-2007).
Awards and Honors
- First Prize at the Yemeni Poetry Festival – Taiz (1998).
- Al-Thaqafiya Newspaper Award for Poetic Creativity (2002).
- First Prize in Saudi Family Magazine (a poem about Darfur).
- Shield from the Yemeni Ministry of Culture (2006, 2008).
- Al-Waha Cultural Association Award (2010).
- Shield from the Office of Culture, Taiz (2018, 2021).
- Best Arabic Poem Award – Arabic Language Association, Iraq (2019).
- Literary Peace Award (2020).
- Golden Shield from the Al-Waha Cultural Association, Sweden, for the poem Olive Woman (2010).
- Recognition of Late Arrivals of the Ant Valley as one of the best publications – Sharjah.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Language – Sana'a University, Yemen (1994-1995).
- Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) Certificate – British Council (2009).
Professional Roles and Work Experience
- English Language Teacher (1995-2004), then Supervisor and Trainer.
- Secretary of the Yemeni Writers and Authors Union, Taiz Branch (2003).
- Journalist for Al-Jumhuriya and Al-Thaqafiya newspapers, Taiz.
- Lecturer in English Literature and Literary Criticism – National University, Taiz (2009).
- Lecturer in Translation – Al-Saeed University, Taiz (2018).
- Literary Translator – Office of Culture, Taiz (2021).
- Freelance Translator – Taiz (2021 - Present).
Cultural Activities
- Organized poetry evenings.
- Conducted extensive published dialogues with Arab and international thinkers, writers, poets, and artists.
- Weekly column in Al-Jumhuriya newspaper, Taiz, titled Lanterns in the Custody of Light.
- Participated in local poetry festivals.
- Attended creative writing and literary criticism workshops.
- Signed Late Arrivals of the Ant Valley in Cairo (2016).
Journalistic Career
- Worked in journalism with Yemeni and Arab newspapers, including Yemen Times.
- Wrote about folk literature and conducted interviews with international writers and artists.
- Worked as an advertising specialist and press informant for Xinhua News Agency, Sana'a.
- Published around 300 articles and investigative reports in Arabic and English.
TV and Press Interviews
- Al-Arab Newspaper, London.
- Yemen Times.
- Yemen Shabab TV.
- Yemen TV.
- Al-Saeeda TV.
- Watani FM Radio.
- Financial Times, UK.
Skills
- Creative Writing and Literary Analysis.
- Translation and Editing.
- Journalism and Content Creation.
- Public Speaking and Academic Supervision.
- Cultural Analysis and Literary Criticism.
Works in Progress
- Names Built on Adam – Poetry.
- Rhythms of the Other – Essays in English.
- Literary Mediums – Writings in Arabic.
- Water's Headache – Poetry in English.
- Bilqis' Treasures – Translation.
- Eruptions in the Wrinkles of Darkness – Poetry.
- Interpreting the Hamza – Spiritual Texts.
- The Devil's Reefs – Novel.
- Shaping the Dot – Critical Studies.
- Interrogating the Movement of the Tale – Investigations and Interviews.
Academic Studies on His Works
- Sufism in the Poetry of Mohammad Noaman Al-Hakimi – Prof. Itidal Omar Al-Kathiri.
- The Poetic Sentence in the Works of Mohammad Noaman Al-Hakimi – Dr. Majid Al-Jaafari.
- Dr. Mubarak Hassan Al-Khalifa – Aden University.
Libraries and Centers Housing His Works
- Yemeni Writers and Authors Union, Sana'a.
- Al-Saeed Library for Science and Culture, Taiz.
- Creativity Foundation, Sana'a.
- Ajman University.
- Juma Al-Majid Center for Culture and Heritage, UAE.
- French Center, Sana'a.
- Al-Tabara (Arabic Books Database).
- French Center for Archaeology and Social Sciences, Sana'a.
- Tayf for Arabic Books.
- Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research.
- Al-Owais Library, UAE.
- Department of Culture and Information, Sharjah.
- Al-Babtain Library, Kuwait.
- Sana'a University.
- Al-Bayda University.
- Taiz University.
- Khartoum University.
- Educational and Research Institutions in Yemen.
Studies on His Works / Critics Who Wrote About Him
Mohammad Noaman Al-Hakimi has garnered significant attention from critics and writers, who have analyzed his works. Notable figures include:
1. The great Yemeni poet, historian, and writer Abdulrahman Taib Ba'akkar.
2. The renowned Arab writer Dr. Omar Abdulaziz.
3. Dr. Samir Al-Amri, a Palestinian residing in Sweden.
4. The writer and poet Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Hariri, a Syrian residing in Kuwait.
5. The poet and writer Dr. Abdulwali Al-Shamiri, Yemen's Ambassador to the Arab League.
6. The writer Mohammad bin Mohammad Al-Mujahid, founding member of the Yemeni Writers Union.
7. The poet and writer Fuad Al-Mahbashi, Ministry of Culture, Sana'a.
8. Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Maqaleh, Yemeni Research Center.
9. Dr. Bakeel Al-Adhari, a Yemeni critic and artist.
10. Ahmed Al-Jabri, a writer, poet, and Director of Taiz Radio.
11. Ammar Al-Junaid, a modernist poet and critic.
12. Alwan Mahdi Al-Jilani, a Yemeni writer and poet.
13. Fare' Al-Shaibani, a Yemeni poet and critic.
14. Ammar Al-Badihi, a critic, poet, and media figure.
15. Abdulrahim Al-Kalibi, a critic and poet from Taiz.
16. Dr. Itidal Omar Al-Kathiri, Associate Professor, Aden University.
17. Dr. Mubarak Hassan Al-Khalifa, Sudanese, Aden University.
18. The great Indian writer and critic Dr. K.M. Tiwari, Taiz University.
19. Dr. B. Kumar, Indian Professor of English Literature, Taiz University.
20. Ammar Zaabal, a critic, media figure, and journalist.
21. The Canadian writer and poet Larry Frolick.
22. Nadia Al-Saqqaf, Editor-in-Chief of Yemen Times.
23. Prof. Abdulhamid Al-Hassami, Professor of Literature and Criticism, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
24. Prof. Abdullah Hussein Al-Bar, author of The Meaning of the Text and the Interpretation of Its Poetics: Scattered Readings in Modern Yemeni Poetry.
25. Encyclopedia of Modern and Contemporary Arabic Poetry – Dr. Youssef Hassan Noufal.
26. Encyclopedia of Yemeni Figures and Authors by Dr. Abdulwali Al-Shamiri.
Cultural and Social Activities
Al-Hakimi played a prominent role in promoting the literary movement in Yemen by:
- Founding poetry and literary forums.
- Supervising seminars on poetry and criticism at the Al-Saeed Foundation for Science and Culture and the Yemeni Writers and Authors Union.
- Supporting young talents and establishing literary associations to support writers and poets, such as the Poets Association in Taiz.
Notable Journalistic Works
- Dream and Demon: An article addressing the suffering of Yemeni women under early marriage and social challenges.
- Gone to Drain: Discusses Yemeni girls sold into marriage for money to foreign countries.
- The Sweepers: Fighting Centuries Old Isolation: An article on the plight of marginalized groups in Yemeni society.
Professional Memberships
- Member of the Yemeni Writers and Authors Union.
- Member of the World Union for Intellectual and Literary Creativity – Sweden.
- Member of the Arab Translators Network.
- Secretary-General of the Popular Poets Association – Taiz.
