| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Balqees Ahmed Fathi |
| Nickname(s) | Bex, Becky |
| Profession(s) | Singer, Actor |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Music Album: Majnoun Balqis (2013) |
| Awards | • 2011: Best Young Female Voice in a Poll by Zahrat Al Khaleej and Al Sada magazines • 2014: Best Young Female Voice in the Zahrat Al Khaleej Magazine Poll for the second time • 2015: Best Female Singer in the Middle East • 2017: Best Arab Gulf Singer at the Murex D'Or • 2021: Hollywood Music Award in the World category for the video clip "Entaha" • 2022: Best Song Award from the Prague Film Festival |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 20 October 1984 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 40 Years |
| Birthplace | Abu Dhabi |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Emirati |
| Hometown | Abu Dhabi |
| School | A Public School in Abu Dhabi |
| College/University | • Bait Al Oud Academy, Abu Dhabi • Abu Dhabi University, UAE |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • Graduation in Marketing Strategies at Bait Al Oud Academy, Abu Dhabi • Post Graduation at Abu Dhabi University, UAE |
| Religion | Islam |
| Citizenship | Yemen-UAE |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Controversy | Banned from Singing in Egypt In August 2021, a media statement was issued by the Musicians Syndicate in Egypt to ban Balqees from singing in Egypt. The ban happened after she performed at a concert at the Galaa Club in Egypt without obtaining a singing permit. However, the issue was resolved between both he parties. ((Harper Bazaar Arabia)) |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube • TikTok |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Naif Hazzazi (a Saudi footballer; ex-fiancé) |
| Marriage Date | 29 December 2016 |
| Marriage Place | Armani Hotel in Dubai, Burj Khalifa (costed over AED 10 million) |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Sultan Bin Abdullatif (businessman) |
| Children | Son- Turki bin Sultan |
| Parents | Father- Ahmed Fathi (musician) Mother- Worked as Singer  |
| Siblings | Brother(s)- Shadi Ahmed Fathi, Nashwan Ahmed Fathi Note: She has five siblings. |
| Favourites | |
| Luxury Brand(s) | Guerlain, Messika |
| Perfume(s) | Guerlain's Eau de Lingerie, Neroli Outrenoir, Oud Khôl |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection |  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Balqees Fathi
- Balqees Fathi grew up in the UAE.
Balqees Fathi’s childhood picture
- At a very young age, she started developing an interest in music as her parents were singers.
Balqees Fathi during her school days
- Initially, her mother did not want her to pursue a career in music. Her mother wanted Balqees to become a housewife just like her (mother) who quit singing to look after her family. However, her father supported her in making a career as a singer.
- While growing up, Balqees started her training in various musical instruments.
- In her teenage years, she participated in Voice of the Gulf Radio, a show for Abu Dhabi Radio.
- She has lent her voice to various Arabic TV series like Darb el waffa (2012), Burkan Na’am (2013), Maskanak Yewfy (2014), Sedra (2019), and Bayn Al Qosour (2024).
Bayn Al Qosour
- Some of her Arabic music albums are Zai Ma Ana (2015) and Arahenkom (2017).
Arahenkom
- She has lent her voice to many Arabic songs including “Ya Hawa” (2012), “Ana Radhi” (2014), “Kheel Al Qaseed” (2016), “Doq Al Qaa Daqaah” (2017), Diplomacy” (2021), “Janoub Al Darb” (2021), and “Sabra” (2022).
Sabra
- From 2013 to 2017, she was associated with the music label Rotana.
- She showcased her star on the walkway of the Dubai Stars on 20 October 2019, which was held in Dubai.
- In 2020, she launched her beauty brand named Bex.
- In April 2021, she filed a divorce case against her husband. She said that she filed a Khula case against him in an Emirati court.
- Her statue was displayed at Madame Tussauds in Dubai in August 2021.
Balqees Fathi with her candle statue
- She has performed live at various music concerts and stage shows.
Balqees Fathi performing in a concert
- She was featured in Light The Sky, a song for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022. For the event, she collaborated with artists from various countries such as RedOne, Manal, Rahma Riad, and Nora Fatehi.
- In 2023, her songs “Da Elly 7sal” was charted no 7 in Middle East and North Africa.
- She has sung various music genres like Arabic Pop, Opera, and Pop.
- She has been featured on the cover of various magazines.
Balqees Fathi featured on a magazine cover
- She has started a cosmetic line named Guerlain.
Balqees Fathi with products of Guerlain
- She regularly works out at a gym to remain fit. She is also trained in kickboxing.
Balqees Fathi during her workout session
- In 2023, she was appointed as an ambassador to UNICEF.
Balqees Fathi as UNICEF ambassador
- She has sung in a few Arabic films such as El Harifa 2: El Remontada (2024), Badaa Saat Fi Yawman Ma (2024), and 6 Ayyam (2025).
6 Ayyam
- Some of her Arabic web series as a singer are Faqret El Saher (2024), El Nos (2025), and Prestige (2025).
- In her leisure time, she enjoys travelling to different places.
Balqees Fathi during her vacation
- She has modelled for various photoshoots and print ads.
Balqees Fathi in a photoshoot
- Balqees has performed in various musical theatre plays.
Balqees Fathi in a musical play
- She once shared that the former head of the Doha Song Festival, Mohammed Al-Marzouqi, supported her to make a career in singing.
- In an interview, she said that she did not have a formal training in singing.
- She is considered the first female artist who have sung live in Saudi Arabia after a 40-year concert ban.
- Balqees has sung in various languages like Arabic, English, Italian, German, and Russian.
- She has been appointed as a brand ambassador for various brands like Pantene and L’azurde.
- She is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog.
Balqees Fathi with her pet dog
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