POETS AND WRITERS AROUND THE WORLD COME
TOGETHER TO SPREAD LOVE, HOPE AND OPTIMISM

Jeddah:
Poets, author, writers and artists around the world including Hajer Almosleh and
Maitha Al-Khayat from the Middle East region and British spoken-word artist George
the Poet – famed for kicking off Harry and Meghan’s wedding with a poem about
union back in 2018 – have come together to create a series of messages to help
spread love and optimism in challenging times.
Fifteen original and favourite positive stories of love, friendship, community, work,
hope and family were commissioned on behalf of Nokia phones and have been
created and designed to be shared with loved ones as Short Moving Stories – short,
text-able messages of hope.
Hajer Almosleh’s poem:
Let your conscience guide you at all times
Be someone who spreads only joyous news.
Trust that after hardship there will be ease.
Wait for serendipity to open the door to optimism.
If the heart is content, the mind will be clear enough.
Good fortune awaits those with pure intentions
Maitha Al-Khayat’s poem:
You collect words,
Since you were young
Do you remember?
The first one rolling on your tongue?
Your favorite expression?
Open a notebook
Write them down
Or imagine them
Why not make some now?

Use your pen
Or type them away
Words, words, words,
Write hundreds, let’s play!
It comes after a year in which people worldwide have learnt to slow down and find
new ways to stay in touch with their lives and loved ones by using their phones, with
the artists designing messages of hope to give people a way to connect and inspire
each other.
The stories are all available to read, download or share for free at Nokia.com/phones
and form part of an effort to spread hope and positivity.
Stephen Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer at Nokia phones said: “We take pride in
creating Nokia phones that are trusted, secure and built to last because it gives our
customers peace of mind, which allows them to go off and enjoy the more positive
things in life. If the last year has shown us anything it’s the importance of positivity.
Following nearly a year of isolation and vulnerability one thing that stood out to us is
the power of people’s collective voices to spread positivity in a time of need, which is
also at the core of our business and ties back to our Finnish roots – Finland has
consecutively won the title of being the happiest country in the world. So we are
championing positive voices from around the world to spread uplifting messages,
and help support each other as we come through the other side of global
lockdowns.”
Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, Vice President for HMD Global MENA & India, said:
“We are proud to partner with ambassadors of culture, such as Maitha Al Khayat and
Hajer Almosleh. Their luminous words spread the warmth of positivity and hope amid
unprecedented times. Words are powerful; they shape our thoughts, emotions and
actions. Through the Short Moving Stories crafted by these wordsmiths we are
harnessing the power of words to connect, inspire and uplift.”
Hajer Almosleh, author and poet, said: “In a world full of turmoil and change,
words can be a powerful source of strength and hope. Today, more than ever, we
need to share words that spread the love and help people heal. It brings me great joy
that I can be one of those voices, and my words can have a positive impact, thanks
to the Short Moving Stories initiative from Nokia phones.”
Maitha Al-Khayat, author and illustrator,said: “It’s an honour and privilege to
contribute to this initiative from Nokia, which aims to bring people closer. At a time
when loved ones are separated by distance, and unexpected circumstances, I hope
my words will help bridge the gap and bring people closer. Do share them.”
The Panel of Positivity includes:

 Multi-award winning George the Poet, an author, rapper, spoken word
performer who opened the Royal wedding with a poem about Union in 2018
 James McInerney (UK) whose Poetry Project first put positive messages
across the London Underground network in 2018
 India’s best and most-read author, Ruskin Bond, winner of Tata Literature
Live! Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020 always tries to strike a positive
note when writing for children
 George Kagwe (Kenya) is a content creator and comedian from Nairobi
 Alina Balashova (Russia) – Snowboarder and outdoor enthusiast who
believes in no bad days, and keeping active to stay positive
 Juan Pablo Gaviria (Bogotá, Colombia) an author, influencer, conferencist
and coach who defines himself as a Happiness Manager
 Maitha Al-Khayat (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) – an acclaimed author and
illustrator with 170 publications, delighting children with her quirky yet cultural
stories.
 Hajer Almosleh (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) – a writer, poet, traveller and the
winner of the 2013 Abu Dhabi Book Fair Short Story Competition.
The Short Moving Stories are part of a wider ongoing initiative to recognise Nokia
phones which are trusted, secure and built to last. The idea taps into its roots as
Nokia phones were developed in Finland – the happiest country in the world – in a
bid to spread joy and positivity across the world.