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Middle East & North Africa Daily Music Digest - 2026-02-13BREAKING NEWS- MENA Music Industry Continues Growth The Middle East and North Africa remain the fastest-growing music markets, with revenues increasing by 22.8% in 2024, driven primarily by streaming subscriptions and strong local releases.- Tarkan's Istanbul Concerts Sold Out Turkish pop icon Tarkan's eight concerts scheduled for January 2026 at Volkswagen Arena in Istanbul sold out within minutes, highlighting his enduring popularity.- Nancy Ajram Announces Australia Tour Lebanese pop star Nancy Ajram is set to perform in Sydney and Melbourne, marking a rare tour by an international Arabic artist in Australia.NEW RELEASES- Haifa Wehbe - "Badna Nroue"- Al Shami - "Wayli"

- Amr Mostafa, Ziad Zaza & Moataz Mady - "Be3teeny Leh"CHART MOVEMENTS- The Official MENA Chart captures music streaming data from 13 markets across the region, offering a definitive ranking of the biggest songs. (Official MENA Chart)- Seven of the top 10 most-played songs in the MENA region are by local artists, including Tamer Ashour and Ayed. (Global Music Report 2025)- The Arabsounds Top 40 of February 2026 features the biggest Arabic songs of the moment, curated based on trends, popularity, and editorial selection. (Arabsounds Top 40)COMING SOON- Big Time Rush - "In Real Life Worldwide tour" (March 26)- Josh Groban - "Gems World Tour" (March 27)- A1 and Music Travel Love - "Concert" (March 28)