Ousha the Poet

[3] Ousha's work was influenced by both classical poets such as Al-Mutanabbi, Abu Tammam and Al-Ma'arri, as well as local Nabati poets including Al Majidi bin Thahir, Rashid Al Khalawi, Saleem bin Abdul Hai and Mohsin Hazzani.

Ousha's poetry works published in classical Arabic covered a variety of themes including patriotic sentiments, praise, nostalgia, wisdom and love.

[4] In 2011 an annual award for female Emirati poets was established in her name and a section in her honour was dedicated in Dubai's Women's Museum.

[5] A biography of Ousha was published by Rafia Ghubash, the President of the Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain.

[7] Google doodle image was illustrated by Abu Dhabi-based artist Reem Al Mazrouei.