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Iraqi singer Kadim Al Sahir is known for his romantic ballads. Photo: Khushnum Bhandari / The National

17 of the best Arabic love songs, from Umm Kulthum to Kadim Al Sahir

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  • UAE's Aryansh Sharma celebrates after scoring a half-century (50 runs) during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Canada and United Arab Emirates at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on February 13, 2026. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP)

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