| Salha Ghabish | |
| Birth Place: | United Arab Emirates |
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| Occupation: | Writer, poet |
| Years Active: | 1992–present |
| Website: | https://arab-business-gate.com/sg-writer/ |
Salha Ghabish (Arabic: صالحة غابش) is an Emirati writer and poet. She published four collections of poetry, one novel, and numerous short-story collections and books. She was awarded the "Distinguished Arab Women in Literature Award" from Sheikha Jawaher bint Muhammad Al Qasimi in 2008.
Salha Ghabish is an Emirati writer and poet. She hold a BA in Islamic studies and Arabic language from the University of United Arab Emirates, 1987. In 1999, she earned her master's degree from the Faculty of Science at the University of Cairo. For many years, she worked as a teacher of mathematics and Arabic. Then, Ghabish became the secretary-general of the Supreme Family Council in Sharjah, and now she is the director general of Media and Cultural department in the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah; and is a member of the Emirates Writers and Writers Union, and a member of the Emirates Literature Association as well. Also, she is the managing editor of the magazine "Marami" which is issued by the Council of the Supreme Family in Sharjah. She has published four collections of poetry, one novel and numerous books for children and young adults. In 2008, Ghabish was awarded the Distinguished Arab Women in Literature Award from Sheikha Jawaher bint Muhammad Al Qasimi, whereas in 2019, she received a "Shield of Excellence" from the Poetry House in Fujairah of the Fujairah Social and Cultural Society.[1] [2] [3] [4]