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Nicole Saba dreams of a man like Wael Kfoury

2006-10-17T17:38:00.000-07:00

Lebanese singer Nicole Saba has admitted that she wishes the man of her dreams looks like Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury, whom she extremely admires.

Nicole made this revelation during a television interview and stressed that at the current time she is not intimately involved with anyone.

She added that if Mr. Right does not appear in her life and she never marries then she will eventually adopt a child.

Upon her return from Beirut, Saba began filming the first scenes of her upcoming film “Qisset AL Hai Al Sha’bi” (The Story of the Common Neighborhood), also starring Tal’at Zakaria and folk-singer Saed Al Sagheer.

The film is written by Ahmad Abdullah, directed by Ashraf Baqi and produced by Ahmad Al Sabki, and the entire cast and crew held a celebration marking their work on the film.

In the film, Nicole plays the role of a girl who is in love with modern music and singing. Instead she is forced to become a leader of a band specialized in folk music that was previously led by her mother. The film depicts her struggle to fulfill her dreams.

Nicole has been taken lessons in folk singing for her role in the film.

Nicole considers the film an opportunity to prove her ability to act, after her successful appearance in the film “the Dutch Experience,” alongside comedian-actor Adel Imam.

Wael Kfoury cancels all performances in Tunisia

2006-10-17T17:36:00.000-07:00

Prominent Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury has called off all his previously scheduled performances in Tunisia as a result of the heartbreaking Israeli raids his country Lebanon is experiencing.

The singer was to take part in several festivals in Tunisia, which is the case with a number of Lebanese singers, reported the London based Elaph.

Before the war broke out, Wael changed his tune of making every effort to keep private matters away from the public eye, and allowed the press to photograph Wael and a young woman Rima Khoury, daughter of a prominent Lebanese tycoon, hand in hand at a party.

The couple sat near to each other, whispering and laughing the entire evening. Many have interpreted the singer’s actions as a signal that he is ready to publicly announce his engagement.

Also, Wael’s family revealed the singer is finally ready to get engaged. His parents said their son’s year long relationship with Rima has given new meaning to his life that was based on his career.

In a recent interview, Wael said he does not believe getting married will affect his career in a negative way.

Wael Kfoury makes first appearance with fiancé

2006-10-17T17:35:00.000-07:00

Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury guards his personal life intently, making every effort to keep private matters away from the public eye. He is well aware that negative media attention could jeopardize the popularity he enjoys with thousands of admirers around the Arab world.

According to the London based weekly, Sayidaty, the singer has changed his tune and allowed the press to photograph Wael and a young woman Rima Khoury, daughter of a prominent Lebanese tycoon, hand in hand at a party.

The couple sat near to each other, whispering and laughing the entire evening. Many have interpreted the singer?s actions as a signal that he is ready to publicly announce his engagement.

Also, Wael?s family revealed the singer is finally ready to get engaged. His parents said their son?s year long relationship with Rima has given new meaning to his life, that was based on his career.

In a recent interview, Wael said he does not believe getting married will affect his career in a negative way.

Wael Kfoury ready to commit

2006-10-17T17:34:00.000-07:00

After numerous rumors of Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury’s engagement, he is almost ready to commit.

According to the London based daily, Dar Al Hayat, for the first time, the news of the singer's engagement is close to being true. Wael’s family revealed that the singer is finally ready to get engaged.

Rumors claim Wael will announce his engagement to a young Lebanese woman, who is not part of the entertainment world, in the near future.

Wael’s year long relationship made him look at life with a new perspective and as given meaning to his life that was based on his career only.

Wael does not believe getting married will affect his career in a negative way.

The singer was recently in Dubai to film a new television commercial for an international watch company. He is also preparing to film a new music video for the song “Kirmal Iyounak” (For Your Eyes) under the direction of Lebanese director Saeed Al Marouq.

Wael began recording the songs for his upcoming album, and revealed he will try to finish the album before he begins his hectic summer schedule.

Wael Kfoury films new commercial

2006-10-17T17:33:00.000-07:00

Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury was recently in Dubai to undergo a number of activities the most significant being the filming of a new television commercial for an international watch company, marking his debut into the world of television commercials, a path taken by many artists.

According to the London based Elaph, Wael is also preparing to film a new music video for the song “Kirmal Iyounak” (For Your Eyes) under the direction of Lebanese director Saeed Al Marouq.

Wael began recording the songs for his upcoming album, and revealed he will be placing extra efforts in finishing the album before he begins his hectic summer schedule.

Kfoury is preparing to record a new duet with singer Dina Hayek.

The idea of the duet started as the two were present at the Venice Hotel in Beirut, holding concerts, and Wael requested of Dina to join him in singing the song “Meen Habibi Ana” (Who Is My Love) and she did.

At that moment Wael was very impressed with Dina’s voice and the two kept in contact and decided to sing a duet together.

Wael Kfoury teams up with Dina Hayek

2006-10-17T17:31:00.000-07:00

Prominent Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury is preparing to record a new duet with singer Dina Hayek.

The idea of the duet started as the two were present at the Venice Hotel in Beirut, holding concerts, and Wael requested of Dina to join him in singing the song “Meen Habibi Ana” (Who Is My Love) and she did.

At that moment Wael was very impressed with Dina’s voice and the two kept in contact and decided to sing a duet together.

After the release of his latest album “Wael 2006,” Kfoury held his first live performance in Dubai on Valentine’s Day alongside Lebanese singer Mariam Fares and impersonator Bassem Faghali.

The singer’s album features a collection of ten romantic songs that have witnessed tremendous success.

After several delays Wael launched “Wael 2006” during the Muslim holiday Eid El Fitr under the production of ‘Rotana.’

Wael was recently in Sidney Australia where he held a number of concerts, after he had completed recording the songs for his latest album.

Wael revealed that he “could care less” about the recent remarks made by Lebanese singer Milhim Barakat, stating that he thinks Wael’s new look is more suitable for a woman.

Wael Kfoury on the move

2006-10-17T17:30:00.001-07:00

After the release of his latest album “Wael 2006,” Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury held his first live performance in Dubai on Valentine’s Day alongside Lebanese singer Mariam Fares and impersonator Bassem Faghali.

The singer’s album features a collection of ten romantic songs that have witnessed tremendous success.

After several delays Wael launched “Wael 2006” during the Muslim holiday Eid El Fitr under the production of ‘Rotana.’

Wael was recently in Sidney Australia where he held a number of concerts, after he had completed recording the songs for his latest album.

Wael revealed that he “could care less” about the recent remarks made by Lebanese singer Milhim Barakat, stating that he thinks Wael’s new look is more suitable for a woman.

‘Wael Kfoury 2006’ coming soon

2006-10-17T17:30:00.000-07:00

After endlessly waiting and postponing the release of his upcoming album, Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury announced that he will launch “Wael Kfoury 2006”, During the Muslim holiday Eid El Fitr. The singer had spent endless hours working on his album, to be released under the production of Rotana.

The album will be produced feature 10 songs, in which the singer had worked with some of the brightest composers and poets.

Wael was recently in Sidney Australia where he held a number of concerts, after he had completed recording all the songs for his album.

Wael recently held a two-week tour in Tunisia in different cities.

Wael revealed that he “could care less” about the recent remarks made by Lebanese singer Milhim Barakat, stating that he thinks Wael’s new look is more suitable for a woman.

Wael stated that he is pleased with his new look and feels that it suits him perfectly regardless of what others may think.

Wael Kfoury off to Australia

2006-10-17T17:29:00.000-07:00

Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury has headed off to Sidney Australia to hold a number of concerts, after he had completed recording all the songs for his upcoming album, scheduled for release during the Muslim holiday Eid Al Fitr.

The singer had spent endless hours working on his album, to be released under the production of Rotana.

Wael recently held a two-week tour in Tunisia in different cities.

Wael revealed that he “could care less” about the recent remarks made by Lebanese singer Milhim Barakat, stating that he thinks Wael’s new look is more suitable for a woman.

Wael stated that he is pleased with his new look and feels that it suits him perfectly regardless of what others may think.

Al Shaheen Club Exclusively Treats its Members To A Night With Wael Kfoury

2006-10-17T17:28:00.000-07:00

Al Shaheen Club- Emirates Bank’s Priority Banking Service invited a selection of its members to an exclusive dinner event with the truly talented artist and heartthrob, Wael Kfoury at the Al Bustan Rotana Hotel. With a charismatic and all-out approach to his performance, Wael had his audience truly mesmerized by his fine show. He managed to generate plenty of smiles amongst the ladies in the audience, too… there’s no wonder why.

Welcoming Emirates Bank’s valued Al Shaheen Club members to the event, Mr. Louis Scotto, General Manager of Retail Banking at Emirates Bank said: “Having the talented Wael Kfoury performing tonight for a selected few of our Al Shaheen members is our way of showing our appreciation to them for continuing to trust us in managing their finances. We try to cater for all our members musical tastes, be it Arabic, European or Asian music, and we select our guest list accordingly. This way all our members get a turn in attending these exclusive performances. A special thanks also goes to Mr. Kfoury for accepting our invitation to entertain our dearest customers. We, at Al Shaheen Club, will continue to strive to be the number one choice for priority banking in the UAE and promise to deliver valuable and unique service to all our customers.”
Born on, in Zahleh, Lebanon, Wael Kfoury won the Golden Medal in ‘Studio El Fan’ in 1992, for the category of ‘Lebanese Popular Song’. Wael was set on the stardom path with the launch of his timeless song ‘Ma waadtik bin Njoum El Leil’ ( I did not promise you the stars), and since has been climbing the ladder, recording over 7 albums- all of which have proved to be great successes.
Combining eye-catching good looks and a truly beautiful voice, his reputation quickly spread across the Lebanese and Arab Borders to reach almost every country in the world. His last album, launched in June 2004, ‘Arreb Layye’ (come close to me), that featured the hit song Arreb Layye, confirmed his status as a major Arab star, sending his fan base soaring in an unprecedented manner.
Al Shaheen Club offers its members a world of benefits including extended business hours, dedicated account managers, special fee waivers. Discounts on loans, and exclusive lounge areas are all part of the luxuries of being a member. Al Shaheen branches are located at prime business addresses and Al Shaheen Club has the largest network of priority banking centers amongst all the banks in the UAE.

Specialized services tailor-made for affluent Individuals ,small and medium businesses , NRIs & ladies further reach out to the uniquely diverse market in the UAE, making Al Shaheen a priority banking service unlike any other. Through its (Small –Medium Business proposition, Al Shaheen also serves to encourage entrepreneurship in the country by catering to the needs of small to mid-sized businesses with flexible solutions for cash management, trade, working capital and long-term finance.

Haifa Wehbe, Nawal Zoghbi and Wael Kfouri headline LG’s Digital Music Festival Concert to be held in Dubai on September 15

2006-10-17T17:27:00.000-07:00

Haifa Wehbe, Nawal Zoghbi and Wael Kfouri will star in a spectacular music festival organised by global and regional digital leader LG Electronics in Dubai.
The LG Digital Music Festival 2005 will be held at the Al Bustan Rotana hotel in Dubai on September 15, 2005. The concert begins at 8.30 pm and includes a haute cuisine dinner. Doors open at 8.00 pm and tickets are on sale at the venue priced from AED 500.
“In a market with a huge youth demographic, a high percentage of the population in the Middle East is under 20 years old, music is definitely one of the ways to connect with our customers. But at LG, we wanted a format that would promote the development of the regional music industry while offering quality entertainment for the audience. Our annual digital music festivals are organised to provide enthusiastic artist support,” said C H Lee, President, LG Gulf FZE.
Music festivals are an integral part of LG’s marketing mix as it seeks to bring the best in contemporary and classic Arab music to the Middle East public. LG conceptualised its music festivals at a time when the regional music business was facing challenges. The company believes that music is linked to its mission of creating a digital world that entertains and makes people’s lives enjoyable and comfortable. Music festivals have been held in UAE, Saudi, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco and Syria and featured top artists like Kazim Al Saher, Raghib Allama, Melham Barakat, Nancy Ajram, Amro Diab, Elissa and Fadel Shaker.
“We don’t expect any financial return on our investments from the music festivals; they are solely a method of connecting with our customers at the grassroots. We want LG to be perceived as a warm brand that cares about people and is involved in their day-to-day lives,” said Lee.
For more information about the event or to buy tickets, please call (+9714) 705 4177.
About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (Korea Stock Exchange: 066570.KR) was established in 1958 as the pioneer in the Korean consumer electronics market. The company is a major global force in electronics and information and communications products with more than 70,000 employees working in 76 overseas subsidiaries and marketing units around the world. With annual total revenues of more than US $37.7 billion (consolidated), LG Electronics conducts its business in three main areas: Digital Display & Media, Digital Appliances, and Telecommunications Equipment & Handsets.

LG Electronics’ goal is to enable the intelligent networking of digital products that will make consumers’ lives better than ever. For more information, please visit www.lge.com

Wael Kfoury in Tunisia

2006-10-17T17:26:00.000-07:00

Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury is placing the finishing touches on the songs for his upcoming album, soon to be released by ‘Rotana Production Company.’

According to the Qatar based daily, Al Raya, Wael is also in the process of preparing for a two-week tour in Tunisia, where he will hold several performances in different cities.

Wael recently returned to Beirut after a quick 24 hour visit to Cairo where he performed at a sold out charity concert, sponsored by the Rotary Club at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.

The singer apologized to journalists and media representatives that he was unable to hold any interviews or press conferences during his visit. He only had time to rehearse for the concert, and then had to rush back to Lebanon, he explained.

On a different note, Wael revealed that he “could care less” about the recent remarks made by Lebanese singer Milhim Barakat, stating that he thinks Wael’s new look is more suitable for a woman.

Wael stated that he is pleased with his new look and feels that it suits him perfectly regardless of what others may think.

Wael Kfoury in Cairo for 24 hours

2006-10-17T17:23:00.000-07:00

Lebanese singer Wael Kfoury has returned to Beirut after a quick 24 hour visit to Cairo.

The singer performed at a sold out charity concert, sponsored by the Rotary Club at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Cairo.

The singer apologized to journalists and media representatives for being unable to hold any interviews or press conferences during his visit. He only had time to rehearse for the concert, and afterwards had to rush back to Lebanon, he explained.

Wael has denied circulating rumors that he is romantically involved with a former student from the popular program Star Academy, aired on the Lebanese Broadcasting Company (LBC) satellite channel. Rumors claim that the singer had a soft spot in his heart for the Algerian contestant Salma, and was giving her attention by calling her and sending her gifts while she was on the program.

The singer stressed that he has no personal interest in her, and Salma is merely an infatuated fan.

“People misinterpreted my kindness to Salma,” Wael stated, adding that he only treated her in a way singers usually treat their fans.

Wael stated that he is pleased with his new look and feels that it suits him perfectly regardless of what others may think.

Wael is busy preparing his upcoming album, and has revealed that there is a strong possibility he will take part in a duet, but refused to give any further details wanting it to be a surprise for his fans.

Wael Kfoury's Biography

2006-10-17T17:19:00.000-07:00

The first one “ma waatuk bi Nujoom Allail” and the first album “Shafouha wa saroo yoqoolo”. Then followed: “Haflat fuquarah”, “ Meit Fiki”, Baad Al Sineen” all these album have been produced by the MUSIC BOX. Moreover he has three national albums: “ Bukrah rayih Al gaish”, Haflat Mairoba” and “13 shahr”. During this period, he produced also some antional songs as “Video clips”. His last album “ Shubbak AL Hub” was very successful – 3 songs: “AL Shawq AL Shawq” and “Ala Babak”, “Hikayat Ashiq” were produced as Video clip. The last album is “Saaloni” which is the first introduction by ROTANA. It includes: “Ambahriq iami” Aman yahabibi and “Musail kul AL Banat” as well as “lylah, lylah.

Future activities: Producing “Muzail kul Al Banat” in video clip. He Won The golden medal in the folklore songs for his song “ Ma Wauk Bi Nujoom Alail”.

8. He sang in America, Australia, Europe and most of the Arab countries. He participated in Jericho International Festival in Jordan. *He has very strong voice, polite and smart. *He polished his talent with special study.