Muscat: The distinguished poet Zahir Al Ghafri, known for his profound contributions to the literary landscape of the Sultanate of Oman, has succumbed to illness at the age of 68. Al Ghafri was esteemed as a pivotal figure in the evolution of modern Omani poetry, playing a significant role in its development.
His extensive oeuvre, encompassing notable works such as White Hooves, Silence Comes to Confess, Flowers in a Well, In Every Land a Well Dreams of a Garden, and Makers of the Heights, has indelibly marked the annals of Arabic literature. His poetry has been translated into numerous languages worldwide, thereby solidifying his status as a globally recognized literary figure.
