Ragheb Alama buys and sells in Cairo

Lebanese singer Ragheb Alama recently traveled to Cairo-Egypt to finalize details on a new apartment he bought in Al Zamalek. The singer had at first sold his old apartment which overlooked the Nile River, and decided to go for a fancier one in one of Egypt’s most prestigious areas.  

According to the Egyptian based weekly, Al Nogoom, Ragheb’s trip to Cairo lasted for only 48 hours; in order to head back to Lebanon to resume previously scheduled events. Earlier this month, Alama was the guest of honor on the Lebanese satellite channel Future popular show “Super Star”. Ragheb has expressed his appreciation to the organizers of the show, which has reached the hearts of viewers all around the Arab world, for inviting him to take part in the episode.  

Ragheb gave helpful advice to the participants on how to make it in the music world and reach people’s hearts. He also talked about his journey and how he has climbed the ladder of success. The singer also performed two song from his previous album in which the participants sang along, intriguing him on the amount of talent each held.  

Alama recently was in Italy after receiving a special invitation from the Italian TV station RAI-UNO to take part in the Italian Festival Del Moda E La Muzica (Music and Fashion Festival). The singer sang a number of his latest hits like "Tab Leah" (But Why), which found a huge success around most of Europe.  

Ragheb was noted to be the only Arab singer to ever take part in the festival, in addition to being the only one ever hosted on an Italian television station. The episode that featured Ragheb was aired on the June 17, 2003, and through it the singer received many calls from listeners congratulating him for the success he achieved at the festival. –Albawaba.com