Palestinian singer Yacoub Shaheen walked away with the title of Arab Idol on Saturday night, nabbing a recording contract with Platinum Records. The 24-year-old from Bethlehem bested fellow Palestinian Amir Dandan and Yemeni act Ammar Mohammad to become the fourth winner of the MBC talent competition. Audiences chose their favourite contestants week by week through text message voting.
Shaheen wore a PalestinianRead more
The 24 year old Palestinian, Yacoub Shaheen from Bethlehem city, West Bank, was announced winner of the fourth season of the most popular singing show in the Arab World, Arab Idol.
Shaheen, who made it to the finals alongside another Palestinian, Amir Dandan from the 1948 city of Majd Al-Kroum, and Yemeni contestant, Ammar Al-Azaki, today was the second PalestinianRead more