Full details of the Middle East edition of the Grammy Awards

Cairo is hosting an exceptional global music event at the foot of the Giza Pyramids. The Middle Eastern version of the Grammy Awards will be officially launched, in a celebration that combines the rich history of Egypt with the rich heritage of international art.

A global artistic event from the heart of Egypt The ceremony will be held on Friday evening at the open-air theater in front of the Pyramids, with the participation of Egyptian musician Omar Khairat and Lebanese star Carole Samaha. This will be the first announcement of its kind in the Middle East for the "Middle East Grammy Awards."

This event will mark the beginning of a new phase in the relationship between the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the award organizer, and the Arab music scene.

Grammy Festival The ceremony will be attended by prominent figures from the international music industry, including Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Academy; Banson Panay, Chairman of the Board of Directors; and Kanazawa Yukio, CEO of Titan Capital International; along with a selection of Egyptian and Arab artists and guests from the United States and Europe.

An Arab step on the global awards map It's worth noting that the Middle Eastern edition will come just one year after the launch of the Billboard Arabia Awards in Riyadh, confirming global music institutions' commitment to supporting cultural diversity and embracing talent from the region.

Details of the new award, which is scheduled to be officially presented in 2026, will be announced during the ceremony. It will include special categories that reflect the music scene in the Middle East and North Africa, such as "Best Arab World Performance" and "Best Cross-Cultural Music Collaboration."

Details of the anticipated event He stated that the concert will combine modern lighting techniques with live musical performances in an artistic experience that blends history and music. Omar Khairat will perform musical pieces from his renowned archive, while Carole Samaha will perform a song specially prepared for the event.

Several Arab stars have been invited to participate in the ceremony, including Amr Diab, Tamer Hosny, and Hamza Namira, who is the first Egyptian artist to be nominated for the Grammy Awards for his latest album, "Personal Decision," in the categories of "Best International Album" and "Best International Performance."

Clarification on the media controversy Arab and international media outlets have been circulating news in recent days that the 2025 Grammy Awards will be held in Egypt. However, the organizing academy clarified on its official website that the final nominations will be announced on November 7 via a live broadcast on its YouTube channel, and that the annual ceremony will be held in February 2026 in Los Angeles.

The pyramids shine with music The event will be presented in a dazzling artistic atmosphere, where lights harmonize with melodies to revive the spirit of ancient Egyptian civilization in a modern musical form.

A light show will narrate, through sound and image, the journey of music from ancient temples to international theaters, in a visual spectacle that blends history with modern art before the eyes of hundreds of guests from around the world.

In an official statement, the organizing academy explained that "choosing the Pyramids to host this event stems from appreciation of the place's symbolism and historical depth, and to emphasize that music is a language that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries."

Grammy Awards This event coincides with the Academy's preparations for its 68th annual awards ceremony in Los Angeles in early February, with new updates including a "Best Album Cover" category and expanded eligibility criteria to include works sold through digital platforms and artist websites.

The Academy renamed the "Best Country Album" award to "Best Contemporary Country Album," and created a category for traditional country albums.