Emerging on the music scene in 2018, young Saudi singer-songwriter Zena Emad quickly captured the hearts of audiences.
Zena Emad’s primary genre is Arabic pop, enriched with elements of traditional Khaliji, jazz, and soft rock. Her compositions beautifully blend traditional Middle Eastern melodies with contemporary pop beats. The singer performs both original songs and covers of famous tracks, often collaborating with musicians from her region. She draws inspiration from global icons such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, Tori Amos, and Sarah McLachlan.
Often hailed as one of the most vibrant new voices in Arabic pop, Zena Emad continues to win over audiences both on stage and online. Since the beginning of her career, her music videos on a popular streaming platform have amassed hundreds of millions of views, and she has built a social media following that reaches millions of devoted fans.
Zena Emad’s artistic achievements have been recognized with several awards. Notably, the singer won the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Culture’s competition for young musicians under 21 and received one of the Middle East’s most prestigious awards, the Riyadh Joy Awards, as Best Emerging Artist (2021).