Mehad Hamad

Mehad Hamad
Hamad performing in 2014
Background information
Born
Mehad Hamad Mehad Mohammed

Kalba, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
GenresArabic music, Music of the United Arab Emirates
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, poetry, composer
Years active1978–present
Websitewww.mehadhamad.ae

Mehad Hamad Mehad (Arabic: ميحد حمد‎) is a prominent Emirati singer-songwriter and musician known for his traditional and patriotic Arabic folk music. Born in Kalba, Sharjah. he has been active since the late 1970s and is celebrated for his deep, resonant voice and his performances on the oud. Over his long career, he has become a cultural icon in the United Arab Emirates, often singing about desert life, heritage, and national pride. Despite his fame, Hamad maintains a relatively private life and rarely gives interviews, focusing instead on his music and poetic lyrics. He continues to perform at major national events and remains a symbol i.e. Music of the United Arab Emirates.