![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ILCKXVB6675IJHWSI3CGKHVLK4.jpg?smart=true&auth=458b2cd655efcfb2446998593921919583a64717084642f1441763a9d86e97da&width=400&height=225)
The Abdel Halim Hafez hologram will make its way to Egypt later in the year. MBC
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/SMOIEKIN6WBIWUCV27SBDETGMQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=630e7ce1e464487b408dea9128d522bff754db5ec3de9e2fbc86152854294517&width=400&height=225)
The Abdel Halim Hafez hologram concert returns for two further shows at Dubai Opera in May. MBC
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YLBB3PA3XMMXZFGLEVD5HYQ4R4.jpg?smart=true&auth=251249319153849ff5a34f19a6c53306bdb3d6475a87e94e2c903827e2e9a0a4&width=400&height=225)
The concert featured the hologram performing amid an intimate backdrop and backed by a live orchestra. MBC
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/P5KMFP4ITFLZ3BUMSSRMH2OCD4.jpg?smart=true&auth=0d47be0dd42cc19bbcacfdcba0665250892b965f2f4151685d84be5056c6b7c0&width=400&height=225)
From 'Ahwak' to 'Ahbek', the Abdel Halim Hafez hologram performed all the hits. MBC.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BRA47X3A3POAKXEJ7HZE37LJ5Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=63b1c1de8f5e3432dbafa1963c6bfa785611f6b7c017f6e61f494b69c78a7df3&width=400&height=225)
Hologram producers studied hours of concert footage to capture the mannerisms of Abdel Halim Hafez. MBC
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QAR7YJECOMXDI7X2IFHJZIOGGU.jpg?smart=true&auth=010ae925dc1728dfebf03d8f543039dedc41179123175c40d5dcc7ad51614115&width=400&height=225)
Abdel Halim Hafez was known for his expressive performances, his palms outstretched to the crowd. MBC
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ILCKXVB6675IJHWSI3CGKHVLK4.jpg?smart=true&auth=458b2cd655efcfb2446998593921919583a64717084642f1441763a9d86e97da&width=400&height=225)
The Abdel Halim Hafez hologram will make its way to Egypt later in the year. MBC
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/SMOIEKIN6WBIWUCV27SBDETGMQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=630e7ce1e464487b408dea9128d522bff754db5ec3de9e2fbc86152854294517&width=400&height=225)
The Abdel Halim Hafez hologram concert returns for two further shows at Dubai Opera in May. MBC
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YLBB3PA3XMMXZFGLEVD5HYQ4R4.jpg?smart=true&auth=251249319153849ff5a34f19a6c53306bdb3d6475a87e94e2c903827e2e9a0a4&width=400&height=225)
The concert featured the hologram performing amid an intimate backdrop and backed by a live orchestra. MBC
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/P5KMFP4ITFLZ3BUMSSRMH2OCD4.jpg?smart=true&auth=0d47be0dd42cc19bbcacfdcba0665250892b965f2f4151685d84be5056c6b7c0&width=400&height=225)
From 'Ahwak' to 'Ahbek', the Abdel Halim Hafez hologram performed all the hits. MBC.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BRA47X3A3POAKXEJ7HZE37LJ5Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=63b1c1de8f5e3432dbafa1963c6bfa785611f6b7c017f6e61f494b69c78a7df3&width=400&height=225)
Hologram producers studied hours of concert footage to capture the mannerisms of Abdel Halim Hafez. MBC
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QAR7YJECOMXDI7X2IFHJZIOGGU.jpg?smart=true&auth=010ae925dc1728dfebf03d8f543039dedc41179123175c40d5dcc7ad51614115&width=400&height=225)
Abdel Halim Hafez was known for his expressive performances, his palms outstretched to the crowd. MBC
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ILCKXVB6675IJHWSI3CGKHVLK4.jpg?smart=true&auth=458b2cd655efcfb2446998593921919583a64717084642f1441763a9d86e97da&width=400&height=225)
The Abdel Halim Hafez hologram will make its way to Egypt later in the year. MBC
From Abdel Halim Hafez to Umm Kulthum: how Dubai is poised to become the 'capital of hologram entertainment'
A taste of nostalgia is winning over audiences across the region
![Saeed Saeed](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Farc-authors%2Fthenational%2Fdfd6c0d0-f148-4163-b51c-fe3b293b0f9d.png?smart=true&auth=fbad4a9efbd3b8c272380498534cedd4e4b64afad5f5593a426d913b1da43080&width=70&height=70)
Saeed Saeed
27 May, 2021
- Listen In English
- Listen In Arabic