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Nawal El Zoghbi
Nawal El Zoghbi ( ar, نوال الزغبي, also spelled Nawal Al Zoghbi; born 29 June 1972) is a Lebanese pop singer. She achieved popularity first by dancing and singing traditional Arabic music with a pop sensibility, and later singing in the Gulf dialect, and also embracing newer trends in Arabian music. She plays the oriental Oud instrument. She capitalized on the popularity of music videos in Arab pop music in the '90s, which propelled her to local stardom in the Arab world. Biography Born to a Maronite Christian family in the coastal small town of Jubeil (Byblos), El Zoghbi holds both Lebanese and Canadian citizenship. She is the oldest born, and has two brothers and one sister. She began singing at an early age, despite familial opposition to the lifestyle of a musician. Members of her family changed their minds when they realized she was serious in her ambitions. In 1988 she participated in the Lebanese talent show ''Studio El Fan''. In 1990 she married Lebanese m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jal El Dib
Jal El Dib or Jal Ed Dib ( ar, جل الدّيب) is a Lebanese city in the kaza of Matn District, Matn in the Mount Lebanon Governorate11 kilometers north of the capital city of Beirut. History Jal el Dib was originally a small village that grew in population and importance as a result of its strategic location. During the Ottoman Empire, Ottoman Empire era, the town was a major stopping point for caravans traveling along the Beirut-Tripoli road. With the arrival of the French mandate in the early 20th century, the town continued to flourish and became an important commercial center. During the Lebanese Civil War, Jal el Dib was the site of several major battles. The town was severely damaged during the conflict, and many of its residents were displaced. In the years following the war, Jal el Dib underwent significant reconstruction and development, with many of its damaged buildings and infrastructure restored. Culture and attractions Jal el Dib is a diverse and multicultura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wael Kfoury
Michel Émile Kfoury ( ar, ميشال اميل كفوري; born September 14, 1974), known by his stage name Wael Kfoury (), is a Lebanese singer, Wael Kfoury is called the king of romance and the common nightingale and perfect . Wael has many songs, the most famous of which bint el awiye and Kelna mnenjar. Wael Kfoury has a golden throat and his voice is a(tenor) . Career Wael studied solfège at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik. Commercial deals Kfoury signed a publicity campaign deal for PepsiCo's PepsiArabia affiliate. Kfoury was a star of PepsiCo sponsored "''Bahr el Noujoum''" (meaning of Sea of Stars). In February 2009, he announced cooperation with LG Electronics for a search for future music stars. Artist's activities In August 2011, Wael Kfoury launched a tennis tournament that runs under his patronage and his management team. The tournament is entitled "Kfoury First In". Personal life Kfoury was born into a Melkite Greek Catholic family. He was married in Cypr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Layali
''El Layali'' ( ar, الليالي, ) is the name of the Nawal Al Zoghbi Nawal El Zoghbi ( ar, نوال الزغبي, also spelled Nawal Al Zoghbi; born 29 June 1972) is a Lebanese pop singer. She achieved popularity first by dancing and singing traditional Arabic music with a pop sensibility, and later singing in ...'s seventh album that was released in 2000 and was produced by Rotana. The single "El Layali" which was the last song added to the album and the first single to be released of it is considered to be Nawal's biggest hit in the Arab world gaining her ultimate stardom and is somewhat considered to be the peak of Nawal's artistic career. Following the huge success of this album, Nawal became the face of Pepsi in the Middle East signing a 5-year contract with them and filming many TV spots. Track listing The album contains the following tracks: # "El Layali" March 27, 2000 # "Bain Elbareh Wa Eyoum" November 6, 2000 # "El Mamnou'a Marghoub" May 5, 2000 # "Bladi" Jun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandam Aleik
''Mandam Aleik'' ( ar, ماندم عليك) is the fifth Arabic language album by Nawal Al Zoghbi Nawal El Zoghbi ( ar, نوال الزغبي, also spelled Nawal Al Zoghbi; born 29 June 1972) is a Lebanese pop singer. She achieved popularity first by dancing and singing traditional Arabic music with a pop sensibility, and later singing in ..., released in 1998 and produced by Relax-In international. It was released 1 year after the previous album Habeit Ya Leil and is still considered to be the biggest selling album of Nawal's career. The album had 3 major hits, the title song plus ''Ala Bali'' and ''Galbi Dag'', all of which had video clips and extensive TV promotion. Track listing Music videos * ''Mandam Aleik'' (I don't regret on you): Mandam Aleik shows Nawal trying to escape from the Mafia * ''Ala Bali'' (I want to...): This music video has Nawal flying to different countries in her bed and seeing things like the Eiffel Tower. * ''Galbi Dag'' (My heart beat): N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Habeit Ya Leil
''Habeit Ya Leil'' ( ar, حبيت يا ليل) is the fourth album of Nawal Al Zoghbi Nawal El Zoghbi ( ar, نوال الزغبي, also spelled Nawal Al Zoghbi; born 29 June 1972) is a Lebanese pop singer. She achieved popularity first by dancing and singing traditional Arabic music with a pop sensibility, and later singing in .... It included three hit singles. It was a follow-up to the duo she performed live and recorded in 1996 with Lebanese Artist Wael Kfouri, ''Meen Habibi Ana''. Surprisingly, after releasing two albums with Music Box International, Nawal chose Relax-In, the production label which produced her debut album Wehyati Andak, for this album. Afterwards, Nawal terminated the contract within the release of her next album. Track listing # "Habeit Ya Leil" # "Ana Hlaweit" # "Beini W Beinak" # "Sodfah" # "Noss El Alb" # "Tamini Habibi" # "La Tfaker" # "Ghareeb Al Raai" Music videos * ''Habeit Ya Leil'' ''Habeit Ya Leil'' had almost 5 Nawal duplicates, each si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wehyati Andak
''Wahayati Andak'' ( ar, وحياتي عندك) is the debut album of the Lebanese singer Nawal Al Zoghbi Nawal El Zoghbi ( ar, نوال الزغبي, also spelled Nawal Al Zoghbi; born 29 June 1972) is a Lebanese pop singer. She achieved popularity first by dancing and singing traditional Arabic music with a pop sensibility, and later singing in .... Track listing # "Wehyati Andak" (Lyrics: Elie Bitar; Music: Georges Mardidossian) # "Ahleflak Bel-Hob" (Lyrics: Salah Gohar; Music: Samir Sfeir) # "Khoudni Maak" # "Iddamak Hallayn" # "Al-Dabki Lakini" # "Sarakni Hanini" References 1992 debut albums Arabic-language albums Nawal Al Zoghbi albums {{1990s-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zuhair Murad
Zuhair Murad ( ar, زهير مراد) (born in July 1971) is a Lebanese fashion designer. He was born in 1971 in Ras Baalbek, Lebanon. Biography Zuhair Murad was born to a Melkite Catholic family in Ras Baalbek. Shortly after high school, Murad moved to Paris, where he obtained his degree in fashion. In 1999, Murad made his first appearance on the catwalks of Rome with a collection that led to his participation in the Italian calendar. In 1995, Murad opened his third head shop in Beirut. His lines encompass haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories. Two boutiques (including showrooms) have been opened; the first in Beirut on Charles Helou Avenue and the second on rue François I in Paris. He also has a showroom in Milan on the Via Borgogna. Celebrities like Adele, Marion Cotillard, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Ivana Trump, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Lopez, Kellie Pickler, Najwa Karam, Shakira, Katy Perry, Christina Applegate, Vanessa Will ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murex D'Or
The Murex d'Or (also known as the Golden Murex award) is a Lebanon, Lebanese award created by two Lebanon, Lebanese physicians, Zahi and Fadi Helou to recognize achievements in the domain of art in Lebanon, the Arab world, Arab region and the world. The first Murex d'Or ceremony took place on June 4, 2000. The name of the award is a tribute to Phoenician ''Murex'' sea snails, which were used to dye cloth in imperial Tyrian purple.{{Cite web , last = Murex D'Or , title = Murex D'or Official Website , work = MurexDOr , accessdate = 2009-10-04 , url = http://www.murexdor.com/ Awards by year and category *2000: The first Murex d'Or ceremony took place on June 4, 2000 under the patronage of minister Suleiman Trabulsy at the Regency Palace Hotrel's Caesar's Palace theater in Adma, Lebanon, Adma. *2001: The 2001 Murex d'Or event took place on June 2, 2001 under the patronage of Information minister Ghazi Aridi at the Caesar's Palace theater in Adma wa Dafneh, Adma. *2002: The event ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mona Ainah
Mona may refer to: People *Mona (name), a female given name, nickname and surname *Mona (Angolan footballer) (born 1997) *Mona, ring name of American wrestler Nora Greenwald Museums *Museum of Nebraska Art, Kearney, Nebraska, US *Museum of Neon Art, Los Angeles, California, United States *Museum of Northwest Art, La Conner, Washington, United States *Museum of Old and New Art, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Music *Mona (band), a Nashville-located alternative rock band ** ''Mona'' (album), released in 2011 *"Mona", a song by James Taylor from his 1985 album ''That's Why I'm Here'' *"Mona", a song by the Beach Boys from their 1977 album '' Love You'' *''Mona – The Carnivorous Circus'', a 1970 record by The Deviants *"Mona (I Need You Baby)", a 1957 song by Bo Diddley * ''Mona'' (opera), a 1912 opera by Horatio Parker Places Settlements *Mona, Anglesey, a village on the Welsh island of Anglesey (in the UK) *Mona, Iowa, United States, an unincorporated community *Mona, Jamaica, a res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo ( ; ar, القاهرة, al-Qāhirah, ) is the capital of Egypt and its largest city, home to 10 million people. It is also part of the largest urban agglomeration in Africa, the Arab world and the Middle East: The Greater Cairo metropolitan area, with a population of 21.9 million, is the 12th-largest in the world by population. Cairo is associated with ancient Egypt, as the Giza pyramid complex and the ancient cities of Memphis and Heliopolis are located in its geographical area. Located near the Nile Delta, the city first developed as Fustat, a settlement founded after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in 640 next to an existing ancient Roman fortress, Babylon. Under the Fatimid dynasty a new city, ''al-Qāhirah'', was founded nearby in 969. It later superseded Fustat as the main urban centre during the Ayyubid and Mamluk periods (12th–16th centuries). Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life, and is titled "the city of a thousand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dusit Dubai
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Dusit () is the Thai name for Tushita, the fourth heavenly realm in Buddhist cosmology. The name may refer to: * Dusit District, a district of Bangkok *Dusit Palace, namesake of the district *Dusit Subdistrict, Bangkok, in Dusit District * Dusit Subdistrict, Nakhon Si Thammarat, in Tham Phannara District *Dusit International, a Thai hospitality company *Suan Dusit University, sometimes shortened as Dusit, formerly known as Suan Dusit Rajabhat University and part of the Rajabhat University system *Chut Thai Dusit, a dress style of the formal Thai national costume See also * Dusit (name) *Dusit Thani (other) Dusit Thani was a miniature city and micronation project created by King Vajiravudh of Siam. Dusit Thani may also refer to: * Dusit Thani hotel or Dusit Thani Bangkok, a hotel in Bangkok * Dusit Thani Public Company Limited, also known as Dusit I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lebanon
Lebanon ( , ar, لُبْنَان, translit=lubnān, ), officially the Republic of Lebanon () or the Lebanese Republic, is a country in Western Asia. It is located between Syria to the north and east and Israel to the south, while Cyprus lies to its west across the Mediterranean Sea; its location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterland has contributed to its rich history and shaped a cultural identity of religious diversity. It is part of the Levant region of the Middle East. Lebanon is home to roughly six million people and covers an area of , making it the second smallest country in continental Asia. The official language of the state is Arabic, while French is also formally recognized; the Lebanese dialect of Arabic is used alongside Modern Standard Arabic throughout the country. The earliest evidence of civilization in Lebanon dates back over 7000 years, predating recorded history. Modern-day Lebanon was home to the Phoenicians, a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
