Hussain Al Jassmi
| Birthday | August 25, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Age | 47 Years (November, 2026) |
| Birth Place | Khorfakkan, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Ethnicity | Emirati (Egyptian mother) |
Biography
Hussain Al Jassmi is an Emirati singer and musician, born on 25 August 1979 in Khorfakkan, a coastal town in the emirate of Sharjah. His father is Emirati and his mother is Egyptian. He is one of the best-selling and most popular singers in the Gulf and the wider Arab world, recording in Emirati, Egyptian and other Arabic dialects.
His best-known song is "Boshret Kheir", an Egyptian shaabi number written and composed by Amr Mostafa. He won the Murex d'Or for best Arab male singer in 2008. He was the first Arab singer to perform at the Vatican's annual Christmas concert, and in 2016 he became the first Emirati and the first Arab performer to appear at Dubai Opera.
His best-known song is "Boshret Kheir", an Egyptian shaabi number written and composed by Amr Mostafa. He won the Murex d'Or for best Arab male singer in 2008. He was the first Arab singer to perform at the Vatican's annual Christmas concert, and in 2016 he became the first Emirati and the first Arab performer to appear at Dubai Opera.
Early Life
Al Jassmi grew up in Khorfakkan on the UAE's east coast. According to The National, he first won attention by winning the Layali Dubai talent contest during the Dubai Shopping Festival in 1997 and 1998.
Before his solo career took off, he worked as a songwriter for other artists. His first album was released about four years after those festival wins.
Before his solo career took off, he worked as a songwriter for other artists. His first album was released about four years after those festival wins.
Career
Al Jassmi's first single was "Bawada'ak", followed by "Wallah Mayiswa" and "Bassbour Al Fourgakom". The National describes his sound as Khaleeji music blended with bossa nova, soul and funk, with early albums that also drew on 1990s R&B and acid jazz. In 2005 he released "Zayed in Our Heart", his first release after taking a year away from performing following the death of Sheikh Zayed.
He won the Murex d'Or in 2008. He later served as a judge on the third season of The X Factor Arabia and has been appointed a UAE ambassador for creativity and Arab culture, as well as a UN goodwill ambassador promoting healthy lifestyles among young people. His national songs celebrate the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Iraq and Libya, and he featured on "Right Where I'm Supposed to Be", the official song of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, alongside Avril Lavigne, Luis Fonsi, Assala and Tamer Hosny.
He performed at Dubai Opera in October 2016 and at the opening ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai. The National reports that his videos had passed 500 million YouTube views.
He won the Murex d'Or in 2008. He later served as a judge on the third season of The X Factor Arabia and has been appointed a UAE ambassador for creativity and Arab culture, as well as a UN goodwill ambassador promoting healthy lifestyles among young people. His national songs celebrate the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Iraq and Libya, and he featured on "Right Where I'm Supposed to Be", the official song of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, alongside Avril Lavigne, Luis Fonsi, Assala and Tamer Hosny.
He performed at Dubai Opera in October 2016 and at the opening ceremony of Expo 2020 Dubai. The National reports that his videos had passed 500 million YouTube views.
Hussain Al Jassmi: Quick Facts
How old is Hussain Al Jassmi?
Hussain Al Jassmi is 47 years old, born on August 25, 1979 in Khorfakkan, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
What is Hussain Al Jassmi's ethnicity?
Hussain Al Jassmi's ethnicity is Emirati (Egyptian mother).
What does Hussain Al Jassmi do?
Hussain Al Jassmi is known as a singer.
