Omar Khairat

Omar Khairat, the most prominent Arab composer of the present day, has excelled in orchestrating soundtracks for television and cinematic productions, performing them on the piano. His compositions are intricately woven with emotions of nostalgia, happiness, and hope. His remarkable ability lies in seamlessly integrating Western orchestral instruments and techniques, all the while preserving the Eastern essence in its tonalities, rhythms, and instruments such as the oud, qanun, and ney. His music is intertwined with numerous enduring works within the Arab collective memory, including “The Night of Fatma’s Arrest,” “Beware of Your Mind,” “Uncle Ahmed’s Case,” “The Conscience of Fool Hagmat,” “A Matter of Principle,” and countless others. These works have significantly altered the Arab world’s perspective on music, with his evening performances continuously drawing immense public interest over the years. This enduring success is attributed solely to the exquisite melodies that delicately touch the depths of the heart.

Omar Khairat returned to Kuwait after an absence of four years, accompanied by his grand musical ensemble comprised of fifty musicians. He delivered an extraordinary musical evening that encompassed several artistic surprises. The audience was treated to a distinct and unparalleled performance on the stage of Kuwait’s most modern and spacious venue, the Arena Theater.