Diana hadded

Diana Joseph Fouad Haddad, known professionally as Diana Haddad (ديانا حداد), was born on October 1, 1976 in Bsalim, Lebanon. She also holds Emirati citizenship and is based in the United Arab Emirates. Over the years, she has become one of the most beloved and enduring voices in Arabic pop and folk fusion.

Diana was born into a family with diverse religious roots—her father was Maronite Christian and her mother Muslim. Because of the instability in Lebanon, her family moved to Kuwait, where she spent part of her childhood and attended school in Fahaheel. Later, geopolitical tensions forced her family to return to Lebanon, but throughout her youth, she shuttled between Lebanon and the Gulf region, absorbing varied musical influences.

At age 16, Diana took part in the Lebanese talent show Studio El Fan in 1993, performing a traditional Lebanese folk song. Her performance caught the public eye and paved the way for her first album. In 1996, she released Saken, which introduced her unique Bedouin-folk style merged with modern pop elements. The album was a commercial success and helped establish her as a new star in the Arab music world.

Her second album, Ahl Al Esheg (1997), reinforced her popularity, featuring the hit title track that remains a concert staple. That same year, her third album, Ammanih, delivered a defining hit. With Ammanih, Diana expanded her appeal beyond Lebanon by embracing other dialects and musical styles, including Bedouin (Gulf) influences, and broadening her vocal and stylistic range.

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Over the next years, she continued evolving her sound and experimenting with regional dialects. In 1998, she released Yammaya, with songs in Egyptian, Khaliji, and Iraqi dialects, further extending her reach across the Arab world. In 1999, the album Shater became another success, followed by albums like Jarh Al Habib (2000), Akhbar Helwa (2001), Law Yesaloni (2002), and Awel Marrah (2004).

Her personal life intertwined with her art: in the mid-1990s, she married Emirati TV director Suhail Al-Abdul, who directed most of her music videos until 2005. Together, they navigated both creative collaboration and public scrutiny. The couple had two daughters, Sophie (born 1996) and Mira (born 2007), and later divorced in 2009.

Despite challenges—including personal loss, career pauses, and industry transitions—Diana continued releasing music and reinventing herself. In 2008, she released Men Diana Illa, and in 2011 Bent Osol, an album that blended classic and modern sounds. Her 2014 album Ya Bashar marked her debut under Rotana Records and reaffirmed her status as a major figure in Arabic music.

Diana is admired not only for her voice but also for her elegance, her ability to remain modest and dignified in a changing industry, and her commitment to cultural authenticity. Her discography includes enduring hits like Saken, Ahl Al Esheg, Mani Mani, Mas & Louly, Ya Aibo, La Fiesta, and Ela Hona, which continue to resonate with fans across generations.

Today, Diana Haddad stands as a symbol of longevity and adaptability in the Arab music world. Blending tradition and modernity, her career reflects the journey of an artist deeply rooted in her heritage while always welcoming new sounds and audiences.

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