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One year after the death of Lebanese composer and playwright Ziad Al-Rahbani, regional media continues to examine his multidisciplinary artistic and intellectual project that merged music, theatre, satire, and social commentary. Across the Arab world, his influence remains embedded in audiences' consciousness, particularly in Syria where his work became integral to national cultural identity.
Simultaneously, the region's entertainment sector shows renewed momentum with established artists releasing new singles, collaborations expanding across film and music platforms, and emerging content creators gaining prominence on social media.
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Ziad Al-Rahbani's artistic legacy — One year after his death, Al-Rahbani continues to generate critical reflection across Arab media, with scholars and writers examining his role as more than a musician or playwright but as the architect of a comprehensive intellectual project addressing society and politics. His work remains particularly resonant in Syria, where audiences retained both his music and lyrics as integral elements of cultural consciousness.Tamer Hussein on two decades of songwriting — Songwriter Tamer Hussein appeared on the program "On The Road" with broadcaster Bilal Al-Arabi to discuss his twenty-year career collaborating with artists including Amr Diab, Amer Munib, and Rami Sabry. The interview traced his artistic milestones and professional relationships within Arabic music production.Rami Ayash releases classical Arabic single — Pop star Rami Ayash released a new song titled "Aththabini" in Modern Standard Arabic, renewing collaboration with poet Catherine Maawad following previous successful projects. The release included an accompanying music video.Dalia Mubarak maintains chart prominence — Artist Dalia Mubarak released a new single titled "Baghir Alayh," continuing her trajectory as a significant figure in the Arab music landscape. The release represents another step in her established artistic direction.Noran Majed joins film production — Actress Noran Majed confirmed her participation as an honoured guest in the film "Take Care of Yourself," which stars established actors including Al-Saqqa and Yasmine Abdel Aziz. She described the filming experience as energetic and positive.Coming Up:
Lebanon's Ministry of Tourism has launched the campaign "On Al-Qabiyat – Exploring Kobayat" and announced a festival program for the Feast of the Lady celebrations planned for summer 2026.