With poetry and chants, Omanis strive to preserve ancient language

In southern Oman, men in traditional attire strive to preserve the endangered Jibbali language, spoken by just 120,000 people, through ancient poetry recitals led by poet Khalid Ahmed al-Kathiri. Despite its rich history and cultural significance, Jibbali faces extinction risks due to lack of documentation and education, prompting efforts to create a comprehensive dictionary and digital resources to aid its survival.