Each year, the Cultural Personality of the Year award honours a prominent figure who has contributed to the advancement of Arabic culture and promoted peaceful coexistence. This year, we are proud to select Omar Khairat, one of the most renowned and celebrated musicians in the Arab world. His constant striving for excellence and innovation has seen the artist make an incalculable impact on the music industry and the wider cultural landscape, as well as foster important cross-cultural dialogue. With a passion for the piano, Khairat was among the first batch to graduate from the prestigious Conservatoire music institute, where he studied piano under the Italian Professor “Caro”, in addition to studying musical theory. He also played the drums in various groups, which noticeably influenced his music, as evident in his creations ‘The Maid’ and ‘Arabian Rhapsody’, among others.

Source: Egypt Today May 23, 2023 05:38 UTC