Majid Abd al-Amir Adir al-Attabi (; born 25 October 1971), better known as Majid Al Mohandis (), is an Iraqi Saudi singer and composer. His success in the Arab world has earned him the titles of "the Engineer of the Arabic song" () and "Voice of Diamond" ().
Biography Majid Al Mohandis was born 25, October 1971 in Baghdad, Iraq. He studied Engineering in Baghdad, hence the nickname "Al Mohandis (المهندس)," which means "the engineer" in Arabic. He was raised in a large Muslim family, where he was diligent about work. Upon finishing his university studies, he maintained an interest in arts. Al Mohandis had always aspired to become a musician, despite his family's opposition and anger in the matter; he opposed his parents' desire, however, and finished his higher education besides his lifelong passion: Music. Majid even worked as a tailor for several years while chasing his artistic ambitions. It was then when he had bought himself his first 'oud to practice and evolve as a musician.
He was a featured performer on the fourth season of Arab Idol in 2017.Shady Luis de Angelo. (2017) البرينس الفنان العراقي ماجد المهندس يغني قصيدة تناديك من على مسرح عرب ايدول Arab idol 2017. YouTube. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9EPQRq8fcw (Accessed: August 20th 2024). And in 2022 he joined the jury for Saudi Idol together with Aseel Abu Bakr, Ahlam, and Assala.Shaikh, A. (2022) ‘Saudi Idol’: Saudi version of the global ‘Idol’ talent show to air this December. Mashable. [online] Available at: https://me.mashable.com/culture/20219/saudi-idol-saudi-version-of-the-global-idol-talent-show-to-air-this-december (Accessed: August 20th 2024).
Personal life He married a French woman with arabic descent, with whom he had his son Muhammed before divorce.
He was given Saudi citizenship by King Abdullah in 2010, while he retained his Iraqi citizenship—amid criticism from some Iraqis.
Discography Studio albums
"Mo Bas Ahebek" (2000) "Enta Tejanen" (2001) "Dagat Galby" (2002) "Wahishni Moot" (2005) "Enjaneat" (2006) "Ensaa" (2008) "Ezkerini" (2009) "Layali Februrai" (2011) "Ana Wayyak" (2013) "Mohami" (2015) "Febrayer ElKuwait 2015" (2015) "Majid Almuhandis" (2015) "Akh Qalby" (2016) "Eldenya Dawaarah" (2018) "Shahd El Hourouf" (2020) "Wahish Al Denya" (2021) "Meshtaqelak" (2022) "Eateni Waqtan" (2022) "Bdet Ateeb" (2023)
Charted songs Title YearPeak chart position Album MENAPeak chart positions for singles in MENA: "Bdet Ateeb": "Janant Galbi": KSAPeak chart positions for singles in Saudi Arabia: "Bdet Ateeb" and "Janant Galbi": UAEPeak chart positions for singles in United Arab Emirates: "Janant Galbi": "Bdet Ateeb" 2023 4 9 Bdet Ateeb "Janant Galbi" 1 1 17 "*" denotes the chart did not exist at that time.
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