Egyptian born Abdul Halim Hafez’s real name is Abdul Halim Shabana. His last name, Hafez, was a nickname given to him by the head of the Alexandria radio station. Since birth, Hafez’s life was been a ...

Since the death of famed Egyptian singer and actor Abdel Halim Hafez on 30 March 1977, the Arab world continues to be deeply inspired by his artistry. Born on 21 June 1929, Hafez was among the biggest ...

A look back at the life and career of distinguished Egyptian singer He was a musical giant amidst world artists. His music is timeless. Egyptian icon Abdul Halim Hafez continues to live on in Arabic ...

The Sharjah World Music Festival will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the singer’s death Abdul Halim Hafez, one of Egypt’s most beloved crooners, will take centre stage at the Sharjah World Music ...

Forty-four years since his passing, a hologram concert in Cairo will bring back to the stage Abdel Halim Hafez, one of the region’s most beloved singers. Who was Egypt’s ‘Nightingale’? Middle East Eye ...

One of Egypt’s greatest actors, Ahmad Zaki is currently undergoing a rigorous diet in order to loose 20 Kilograms for his latest upcoming role; a movie based on the life of great legendary Egyptian ...

When the late Abdel Halim Hafez (1929-77) first sang his patriotic songs in the 1950s and 1960s, he didn’t imagine that they would become a voice of the Egyptian revolution half a century later. "I ...

Abdel Halim Hafez ( 1929 - 1977) is one of the most popular Egyptian and Arabic singers of all time. To this day , his music is still enjoyed throughout the Arab world. He was known as "The son of the ...

A narrow street in the calm neighborhood of Zamalek leads you to a wider area where a blue banner reads Bahaa Eddin Qaraqosh Street, according to official records, while residents of the area call it ...

A dispute has erupted between the organizers of the Mawazine Festival and the family of the late Egyptian singer Abdel Halim Hafez following the announcement of a hologram concert featuring the ...

Abdel Halim Hafez’s family has announced that it will open the late singer’s home only on the anniversary of his death, following recent controversy on social media regarding public visits to the ...