Doha Song Festival

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Country and Region QatarAd Dawhah
Type of Festival Music
Location of Festival Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar
Festival Description

The Doha Song Festival’s theme in 2008 was “Al Lailah Al Kabirah” (The Big Night). The program of Arabic and Egyptian singers included 33 singers from throughout the Arab World at the Sheraton Hotel and Resort in Doha. The participants include Nancy Ajram (Lebanon), Kathem Al Saher (Iraq), Angham (Egypt), Muhammad Abdoh (Saudi Arabia). Talal Salameh (Saudi Arabia), Fadel Shaker (Lebanon), Riham Abed Al Hakim (Egypt). Singers who will also be performing are Shireen Abed Al Wahab, Ahmad Adawyeh, Hasan Al Asmar, Iman Al Baher Darweesh, and for the second time Hakim, Baha Sotlan, Hussein Al Jismi, and Hani Shaker.

Festival Dates January 24 - 29, 2008

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Articles and Reviews:
  • Nancy Ajram at the Doha Festival for the First Time (Al Bawaba, January 28, 2008)
    http://www.albawaba.com/en/entertainment/221501

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Practical Info:

Venue:
  • Sheraton Hotel & Resort
    Doha, Qatar
  • http://www.sheraton-doha.com/

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