A rare cross-regional collaboration brings together leading voices from across the Middle East in a powerful expression of connection and shared emotion.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4 April 2026: In a rare cross-regional collaboration, leading artists from across the Arab world have come together on Anghami to release “Aktar Men Ayya Waqt” (“More Than Ever”), a timely track reflecting a shared moment of emotion, connection, and resilience across the region.
Launching on Anghami, the track brings together voices from across the Middle East, featuring AbdulAziz Louis, Aseel Hameem, Bader AlShuaibi, Ghaliaa, Jaber Al Turki, Salim Assaf, and Sultan Khalifa – representing a diverse mix of generations, styles and geographies across the Arab world.
Developed over a short period of time and recorded across multiple locations, the collaboration was driven directly by the artists themselves, facilitated by Anghami, each contributing their voice and perspective from different parts of the region.
Written across Levantine and Khaleeji dialects, the song blends different musical styles and expressions, reflecting the richness and diversity of the region, while carrying a unified message of empathy, resilience, and shared experience.
Enabled by Anghami, the project highlights the platform’s role in connecting artists across borders and facilitating creative collaboration at scale, particularly during moments that call for collective expression.
The accompanying video brings together artist performances with scenes inspired by everyday life across the region, capturing a sense of closeness, familiarity, and shared human experience.
The release builds on Anghami’s long-standing belief in music as a powerful connector, especially during defining moments that resonate across borders.
Reflecting on the spirit behind the project and the role of music bringing people together, Eddy Maroun, Co-founder of Anghami said: “‘Aktar Men Ayya Waqt’ is a reminder of what music can do so naturally – bring people together, carry emotion and create a sense of closeness across borders. What makes this project so powerful is that it came directly from the artists, driven by a shared desire to express something real.”
Echoing this sentiment, Lebanese singer-songwriter and composer Salim Assaf added on what brought the artists together: “They said yes because, in this moment, music is not just art – it is connection, memory, and hope.”
From its multi-artist collaboration to its cross-regional production, “Aktar Men Ayya Waqt” stands as a reflection of different voices and perspectives, coming together through music.
“Aktar Men Ayya Waqt” is now exclusively available on Anghami: play.anghami.com/song/1267509588
About Anghami (NASDAQ: ANGH):
The first, most-established and fastest-growing music technology platform in the Middle East and North Africa region, Anghami is the go-to destination for Arabic and International music, podcasts, and entertainment. With an extensive ecosystem of music, podcasts, events, and more, Anghami provides the tools for anyone to create, curate, and share their voice with the world. Launched in 2012, Anghami was the first music-streaming platform in MENA to digitize the region’s music. Today, it has the largest catalog comprising more than 100 million songs and licensed content from leading Arabic labels, independent artists, and global distributors, available for 120 million registered users. Anghami has established 40+ telco partnerships to facilitate subscriptions and customer acquisitions, in parallel to building long-term relationships with, and featuring music from, major music labels including Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and the Merlin Network. Anghami is constantly licensing and producing new and original content.
Anghami also operates OSN+, the region’s leading local premium streaming service, featuring an incredible lineup of exclusive global and local, curated content. Led by its long-term partnerships with major studios including HBO, NBC Universal, Paramount+, Endeavor Content, MGM, and Sony, the platform ensures the latest content at the same time as the US, including critically acclaimed series and must-see movies, as well as world-class Arabic original content and OSN+ Originals.
OSN+ can be accessed through all your favorite devices, including major TV platforms, all iOS and Android devices, and from the web. Find out more and stream now at www.osnplus.com
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Anghami has offices in Beirut, Dubai, Cairo, and Riyadh and operates in 16 countries across MENA.
To learn more about Anghami, please visit: https://anghami.com