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File photo of Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
by Moataz Abdel Moneim | May 2, 2014 | Lifestyle & Culture
Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—The mausoleum’s windswept courtyard lies empty and its large gate, leading into the tomb of the celebrated Egyptian songstress, is chained shut. There are no fans bringing flowers to the grave or sharing memories. The final resting place of Umm...
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Fans wait for the arrival of Palestinian “Arab Idol” Mohammed Assaf in front his home in Khan Yunis town in the southern Gaza Strip June 25, 2013. Source: AFP Photo/Mahmud Hams
by Vivian Haddad | Jul 1, 2013 | Media
Beirut/London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Despite the fact that this is only its second year on the air, the series finale of Arab Idol received 100 million viewers, according to estimates by broadcaster MBC, propelling its winner, 23-year-old Palestinian Mohammed Assaf, to...