Wael AlmahdiWael Almahdi is a poet, translator, and healthcare professional from Bahrain. He is a recipient of a High Commendation from the Stephen Spender Poetry Translation Prize and his Arabic translations include works by the National Poet of Wales and LewisCarroll's Jabberwocky. He has also translated literature for the 2024 Diriyah Biennale and Won Buddhism in South Korea. In recent years, he has delved into the rich tradition that blends themes, vocabulary, and spirit from Arabic and Persian-a poetic heritage which has deeply influenced major languages like Urdu and Turkish. This exploration inspired the creation of Mashriqi English, a fresh poetic register that merges the expressive depth of Modern English with the multifaceted, centuries-old Perso-Arabic poetic tradition. Read More Read Less