<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Iraqi artist Maha Omran passed away this morning at the age of forty, after a long battle with illness. Her death was announced in a Dubai hospital, but details of her years-long condition were not revealed.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Early artistic development</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Maha Omran was born into a well-known artistic family and grew up surrounded by authentic Iraqi melodies and the sounds of folk singing. From childhood, she displayed a passion for singing, beginning her artistic journey at an early age. In an interview, she stated, "I began singing as a child. My family always sang, and that's what encouraged me to sing before I turned ten."</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> A different voice and a wide audience</h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Maha Omran distinguished herself with her voice, which blended authentic Iraqi singing with modern rhythms, giving her a special presence in the artistic arena. Her fans nicknamed her "Maha the Gazelle," and she dominated her social media accounts, especially Instagram, where she boasted over 130,000 followers, most of whom were fans of Iraqi heritage and folk art.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> painful absence</h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Maha Omran passed away in a Dubai hospital after a long struggle with an illness whose details were not publicly disclosed, while she and her family were careful to keep her health condition away from the spotlight.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Kuwaiti media personality Mai Al-Aidan announced the death of Maha Omran on her official account, expressing her deep sorrow over her passing. A large number of followers and artists interacted with the news, expressing their condolences and sympathy to the artist's family and fans in Iraq and abroad.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Al-Maha's passing was a great loss to the Iraqi art scene, as she was considered one of the voices that preserved the traditional character while presenting it in a contemporary style. Her voice will remain present in the memories of her fans, who bid her farewell with great sadness and grief.</p>