| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mehad Hamad Mehad Mohammed |
| Profession(s) | Artist, Singer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Music Album: Al-Jarh (1994) |
| Award | Emirates Order of Culture and Creativity "Pioneer Class" |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 22 May 1963 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 62 Years |
| Birthplace | Kalba, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Emirati |
| Hometown | Kalba, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Children | Son(s): Hamdan, Thani Mehad  Daughter: Matara Al Falasi  |
| Parents | Father- Hamad bin Mehad |
| Siblings | Brother- Walid Al-Foudari |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Mehad Hamad
- Mehad Hamad grew up in a Muslim family in Sharjah.
- Due to financial difficulties, Mehad could not complete his secondary studies and had to do multiple odd jobs at a young age to support his family.
An old picture of Mehad Hamad
- In 1975, he began his singing career, initially focusing on the oud.
- The turning point in his music career came in 1979, when he switched to a broader musical style, incorporating popular instruments besides oud, and gained recognition across the Arabian Peninsula.
- In 1982, he moved to Bahrain to attend a training course in public relations. After completing his training, he worked in the Department of Agriculture as Public Relations Director in Al Ain City.
Mehad Hamad while working at the Department of Agriculture
- He released his first music album Al-Jarh, with engineer Amin Akef in 1994.
Mehad Hamad at a recording studio, working on his first album
- In 2014, he received immense popularity for his music album La Tardini Hudud, a collection of traditional Emirati folk and patriotic music.
- In the same year, Hollywood stars Vin Diesel and Tyrese Gibson visited Abu Dhabi to shoot scenes for Furious 7. During their stay in Abu Dhabi, Gibson posted a video asking Hamad to join him for a jam session.
Mehad Hamad with Vin Diesel and Tyrese Gibson
- Some of his popular songs include Basmteek (1989), Wada3tkum (1990), La TeThaKeRny Be7BeK (1992), Tedalal (1994), yoom alwdaa3 (1996), 7ad methly (1997), mar7ba b6aresh (1997), Taal Laily (1998), Khams el 7awas (1999), Bargen Laa7 (2014), and Laish Ana As’al (2015).
- His music is inspired by prominent poets of the Emirates and the Gulf. His music is also dedicated to influential figures like Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Mana Saeed Al Otaiba.
- He has collaborated with many popular Khaliji artists, including Hussein Al Jasmi, Fayez Al Saeed, Abdul Majeed Abdullah, and Rashid Al Majid.
An old picture of Mehad Hamad with his fellow artists
- Hamad is known for his large repertoire of patriotic songs, and his song Dari is often played during National Day celebrations.
- He is also known for his songs about the desert.
- He is often referred to as “the Emirates’ first artist” and “the Emirati Bob Dylan.”
- Hamad has introduced new Khaliji-style songs, like “Ya Habibi.”
- Hamad is considered a key figure in Emirati and Bedouin music. He has a proficiency in singing in the Hadhr al-Sahel dialect.
- Hamad has performed Live at various music concerts in the UAE.
Mehad Hamad performing during a music concert
- He maintains a low media profile.
- Hamad loves travelling and reading books in his leisure time.
An old picture of Mehad Hamad during his trip to Greece
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