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Categories: CULTURE

Aden memorial for Saeed Al‑Oulqi

Entities: Mohamed Saeed Salem · Abdullah Obal · Saeed Ali Al‑Oulqi · Abdulrahman Al‑Shawi · Abd al-Rahman Sheikh

Overview

In late July 2026, Aden’s local authority organized a formal memorial ceremony for the late writer, playwright, and journalist Saeed Al‑Oulqi. The event, led by Governor Abd al‑Rahman Sheikh and Deputy Governor Mohamed Saeed Salem, featured speeches from cultural officials and Al‑Oulqi’s daughter, highlighting his contributions to literature, theater, and free expression in Yemen.

A few days later, on 2 August, the memorial attracted an even larger crowd. Deputy Governor Salem again praised Al‑Oulqi’s enduring influence, noting that while his body has passed, his spirit lives on. Community leaders, artists, journalists, and local officials gathered in the Culture Administration Hall, underscoring broad public loyalty to Al‑Oulqi’s legacy and the city’s commitment to preserving its cultural heritage.

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Saeed Al‑Oulqi Memorial Draws Large Crowd in Aden

    A large memorial for cultural figure Saeed Al‑Oulqi in Aden was praised by Deputy Governor Mohamed Saeed Salem, with Governor Abdulrahman Sheikh and community leaders attending.

  2. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Aden honors late writer Saeed Al-Oulqi in memorial ceremony

    Aden’s local authority held a memorial for late writer and playwright Saeed Al‑Oulqi, praising his cultural contributions and pledging to preserve his legacy.

Sources

adenalghad.net · al-wattan.net · media.almashhad-alyemeni.com