Israel – with support from the UK and France – invaded Egypt with the objective of reopening the Straits of Tiran and the ...

In a period when the Palestinian revolution reemerged as a rising regional force, she toured widely, raising funds for the ...

Half a century after her death, Umm Kulthum’s singular voice still echoes through busy streets in Egypt, across time-worn cafes in Iraq, and in millions of homes from Morocco to Oman. “As long as ...

The musical diva of the Arab world is commemorated in Paris. And tariff threats have Prosecco lovers stocking up.

The celebration opened with a mesmerising performance by renowned vocalist Reham Abdel Hakim, whose soulful renditions of Umm Kulthum’s timeless classics captivated the audience, evoking the ...

As part of the year-long celebrations, the ministry will host local, regional, and international musical concerts featuring prominent Arab voices to revive Umm Kulthum's songs in contemporary ...

"She was incredibly strong and completely in control of every detail -- her songs, her image, her choices in life," she added. In Cairo, a bronze statue of Umm Kulthum stands looking out on the Nile ...

"She was incredibly strong and completely in control of every detail -- her songs, her image, her choices in life," she added. In Cairo, a bronze statue of Umm Kulthum stands looking out on the ...

More recently, Shakira and Beyonce have sampled her songs. A man arranges audio tapes of Umm Kulthum songs at a music shop selling vintage items, in Kuwait City on January 29, 2025. (Photo by ...

More recently, Shakira and Beyonce have sampled her songs. The Umm Kulthum cafe along al-Rashid Street in the old city of Baghdad. Photo: AFP Her influence was not just musical. Her voice became ...