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==Performances and concerts==
==Performances and concerts==
Bukhatir first performed in 2002.<ref>[http://www.bukhatir.org/html/history001.html Biography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303161959/http://bukhatir.org/html/history001.html |date=3 March 2009 }}</ref> He performed at the "Holy Qura'an" competition attended by [[Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum]] and [[Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais]], the [[imam]] of the [[Masjid al-Haram|Grand mosque]] in [[Mecca|Mecca, Saudi Arabia]].<ref>[[Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais]]</ref><ref>[http://www.quran.gov.ae/en/DIHQAPrograms/Pages/default.aspx Dubai Intl Holy Quran Award]</ref> Ahmed has toured in various other nations including India, South Africa, Australia and, most notably, at the [[Global Peace and Unity]] event which was held in London, United Kingdom, in 2006.<ref name="Global Peace & Unity 2006">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ethnicnow.com/channels/arts-culture/press-release/5/861/the-global-peace-and-unity-event.html |title=Global Peace & Unity 2006 |access-date=14 June 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100831232804/http://www.ethnicnow.com/channels/arts-culture/press-release/5/861/the-global-peace-and-unity-event.html |archive-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He has performed in London, including a concert at Excel Hall in London and at the [[Natural History Museum, London|Natural History Museum]] in London.<ref name=AAA /><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newzglobe.com/article/20100617/voice-heaven#node-body | title=Muslim Aid Event | accessdate=17 June 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100619135907/http://www.newzglobe.com/article/20100617/voice-heaven| archivedate= 19 June 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> On 3 July 2010, Ahmed performed at the 3rd Annual "Journey of Faith" Conference held in [[Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]], Canada.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://journeyconference.com/program.php | title=3rd Annual Journey of Faith conference | accessdate=3 July 2010}}</ref> On 4 April 2012 he performed at a benefit for the [[Sightsavers|Sightsavers Middle East foundation]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sightsavers.org/%5Bmiddle_east%5D/sightsavers_middle_east/news/default.html |title=Gift of Sight Evening |date=4 April 2012 |accessdate=24 April 2012}}</ref> In April 2012, he appeared at events sponsored by Furqaan Academy in [[Dallas]], [[Houston]], and Chicago, and in May he performed at conference events staged in [[Hartford, Connecticut]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://icnaconvention.org/ahmed-bukhatir/ |title=Ahmed Bukhatir |accessdate=30 May 2012 |publisher=[[Islamic Circle of North America]] |archive-url=https://archive.is/20120712165417/http://icnaconvention.org/ahmed-bukhatir/ |archive-date=12 July 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://events.al-furqaan.org/2012/ent_night/ |accessdate=30 May 2012 |title=A Night of Family Entertainment |publisher=Al-Furqaan Foundation |archive-url=https://archive.is/20120708074044/http://events.al-furqaan.org/2012/ent_night/ |archive-date=8 July 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> In May 2013, Bukhatir participated in [[Syria]] charity Dinner tour in the United Kingdom. The tour went from [[Blackburn]] to [[Leicester]] and ended in [[Birmingham]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ahmedbukhatirtour.eventbrite.co.uk/ |title=Ahmed Bukhatir |accessdate=26 May 2013 |publisher=[[Human Appeal International]]}}</ref> In March 2018, Bukhatir was appointed as the brand ambassador of the International Schools of Creative Science in [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ahmed Bukhatir the Brand Ambassador for the International Science Creative Schools|url=https://www.sharjah24.ae/en/arts/303307-ahmed-bukhatir-the-brand-ambassador-for-the-international-science-creative-schools|website=sharjah24.ae|accessdate=21 March 2018}}</ref> The same year he toured Britain in April. It included performances in [[Blackburn]], [[Dewsbury]], [[Leicester]], [[East London]] and [[Cardiff]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Success of Ahmed Bukhatir’s second Nasheed concerts tour in England |url=http://www.yahind.com/the-tour-achieved-its-humanitarian-objectives-by-collecting-the-concerts-donations-in-the-favor-of-the-affected-people-in-syria/ |website=yahind.com}}</ref>
Bukhatir first performed in 2002.<ref>[http://www.bukhatir.org/html/history001.html Biography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303161959/http://bukhatir.org/html/history001.html |date=3 March 2009 }}</ref> He performed at the "Holy Qura'an" competition attended by [[Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum]] and [[Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais]], the [[imam]] of the [[Masjid al-Haram|Grand mosque]] in [[Mecca|Mecca, Saudi Arabia]].<ref>[[Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais]]</ref><ref>[http://www.quran.gov.ae/en/DIHQAPrograms/Pages/default.aspx Dubai Intl Holy Quran Award]</ref> Ahmed has toured in various other nations including India, South Africa, Australia and, most notably, at the [[Global Peace and Unity]] event which was held in London, United Kingdom, in 2006.<ref name="Global Peace & Unity 2006">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ethnicnow.com/channels/arts-culture/press-release/5/861/the-global-peace-and-unity-event.html |title=Global Peace & Unity 2006 |access-date=14 June 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100831232804/http://www.ethnicnow.com/channels/arts-culture/press-release/5/861/the-global-peace-and-unity-event.html |archive-date=31 August 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He has performed in London, including a concert at Excel Hall in London and at the [[Natural History Museum, London|Natural History Museum]] in London.<ref name=AAA /><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newzglobe.com/article/20100617/voice-heaven#node-body | title=Muslim Aid Event | accessdate=17 June 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100619135907/http://www.newzglobe.com/article/20100617/voice-heaven| archivedate= 19 June 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> On 3 July 2010, Ahmed performed at the 3rd Annual "Journey of Faith" Conference held in [[Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]], Canada.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://journeyconference.com/program.php | title=3rd Annual Journey of Faith conference | accessdate=3 July 2010}}</ref> On 4 April 2012 he performed at a benefit for the [[Sightsavers|Sightsavers Middle East foundation]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sightsavers.org/%5Bmiddle_east%5D/sightsavers_middle_east/news/default.html |title=Gift of Sight Evening |date=4 April 2012 |accessdate=24 April 2012}}</ref> In April 2012, he appeared at events sponsored by Furqaan Academy in [[Dallas]], [[Houston]], and Chicago, and in May he performed at conference events staged in [[Hartford, Connecticut]]. In March 2018, Bukhatir was appointed as the brand ambassador of the International Schools of Creative Science in [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Ahmed Bukhatir the Brand Ambassador for the International Science Creative Schools|url=https://www.sharjah24.ae/en/arts/303307-ahmed-bukhatir-the-brand-ambassador-for-the-international-science-creative-schools|website=sharjah24.ae|accessdate=21 March 2018}}</ref> The same year he toured Britain in April. It included performances in [[Blackburn]], [[Dewsbury]], [[Leicester]], [[East London]] and [[Cardiff]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Success of Ahmed Bukhatir’s second Nasheed concerts tour in England |url=http://www.yahind.com/the-tour-achieved-its-humanitarian-objectives-by-collecting-the-concerts-donations-in-the-favor-of-the-affected-people-in-syria/ |website=yahind.com}}</ref>



==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:48, 23 March 2021

Ahmed Bukhatir
أحمد بوخاطر
Born (1975-10-16) 16 October 1975 (age 49)
OriginSharjah, UAE
GenresNasheed
Occupations
  • Singer
  • businessperson
  • author
  • senator
Websitewww.ahmedbukhatir.com Edit this at Wikidata

Ahmed Bukhatir (Template:Lang-ar; born 16 October 1975) is an Emirati Nasheed singer.

Biography

Ahmed Bukhatir was born in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.[1] He was the fifth of ten children. His father is Abdul Rahman Bukhatir,[2] who became a successful businessman during the economic boom that occurred in the UAE during the 1970s and 80s.[3] As a child Bukhatir spent several years at an Islamic center in Sharjah learning the rules of Quranic recitation called Tajwid.[1] Bukhatir began singing professionally at the age of 20, and released his first album in 2000 entitled Entasaf Al-Layl.[3] Throughout his recording career he has continued to sing without musical instruments according to the Islamic Sharia law.[1] Along with Islamic nasheeds, Ahmed also performs nasheeds which highlight community issues.[4]

Business career

Ahmed Bukhatir graduated in 1999 from Al Ain University of Science and Technology. At the age of 29 he became the CEO of Promax ME.[5] He is currently chair of the Mcfadden Group of Companies.[6] In politics, he is an appointee by the Ruler of Sharjah to become a member of the Sharjah Council as a senator.[7][8] He is the brand ambassador for "Du Telecom", a telecommunications company in the UAE.[9]

Discography

Bukhatir at the Global Peace & Unity event, 2010

Ahmed Bukhatir has released several albums in English, Arabic, and French.[10]

Year Title Songs [11]
1999 Entasaf Al-Layl Entasaf Al Layl - Ajaban - Kam Tashtaki
2000 Al Quds Tunadeena Al-Qudsu Tunadeena - Waqafa Al Teflo - Taweel Alshawq- Nasheed Ramadaan - Zayed Al Khair
2002 Fartaqi Ya Adheeman - Al Hijab - Al Qur'an - Dar Al Ghorour - Fartaqi - Talib Al Ilm - Ya Eid - Ya Man Yara
2003 Samtan Ummi - Nasheed Al Shariqah - Mobheron - Lenantaleq - Kayfa Anzahoo - Last Breath
2005 Da'ani Da'ani - Thalaseemia - It's Time - Iqra - Naseem Al Shawq - Forgive Me - Ya Akhi - Zawjati
2007 Hasanat Ya Bunaya - Sunna' Al Hayat - Don't Let Me Go! - Ayuhal Hadi - Hijab - Khair Al Khalq - Allah Almighty - Hasanat - Atfalana - I Still Ask
2010 Moments with Allah Remember Them - Donyal Bashr - Hold these days - La ilaha il Allah - Moth Arafto Allah - Nihayat Ghorba - Pourquoi les hommes pleurent - Udata Durra - Ya ilahi - Yosif

Performances and concerts

Bukhatir first performed in 2002.[12] He performed at the "Holy Qura'an" competition attended by Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais, the imam of the Grand mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.[13][14] Ahmed has toured in various other nations including India, South Africa, Australia and, most notably, at the Global Peace and Unity event which was held in London, United Kingdom, in 2006.[15] He has performed in London, including a concert at Excel Hall in London and at the Natural History Museum in London.[1][16] On 3 July 2010, Ahmed performed at the 3rd Annual "Journey of Faith" Conference held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[17] On 4 April 2012 he performed at a benefit for the Sightsavers Middle East foundation.[18] In April 2012, he appeared at events sponsored by Furqaan Academy in Dallas, Houston, and Chicago, and in May he performed at conference events staged in Hartford, Connecticut. In March 2018, Bukhatir was appointed as the brand ambassador of the International Schools of Creative Science in UAE.[19] The same year he toured Britain in April. It included performances in Blackburn, Dewsbury, Leicester, East London and Cardiff.[20]


References

  1. ^ a b c d Raziqueh Hussain (3 December 2010). "Rhythm Devine". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2 March 2012.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ Pradip Das (27 November 2007). "Cover Photo". The Indian Express.
  3. ^ a b Philip Weiss. "Ahmed Bukhatier – Nasheed Singer". No. 100. Al Shindagah. pp. 34–36.
  4. ^ "Ahmed Bukhatir nasheeds on society". Retrieved 23 November 2010.
  5. ^ "Promax is awarded as the Best Public Relations Agency in Middle East". AMEinfo. 16 February 2005. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  6. ^ "Global Arab Business Meeting 9–10 October 2011, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE" (PDF). Horasis. p. 16. Retrieved 6 March 2012.
  7. ^ "Business Career". Retrieved 23 November 2010.
  8. ^ "Ahmed Bukhatir, McFadden International Construction, on Midday breaks". Archived from the original on 8 November 2010. Retrieved 7 July 2007.
  9. ^ "World-renowned Al Munshed Ahmed Bukhatir becomes brand ambassador for du". Al Bawaba. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
  10. ^ "DU Ambassador". Retrieved 9 August 2010.
  11. ^ "Albums' songs". ahmedbukhatir.com.
  12. ^ Biography Archived 3 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  13. ^ Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais
  14. ^ Dubai Intl Holy Quran Award
  15. ^ "Global Peace & Unity 2006". Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
  16. ^ "Muslim Aid Event". Archived from the original on 19 June 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
  17. ^ "3rd Annual Journey of Faith conference". Retrieved 3 July 2010.
  18. ^ "Gift of Sight Evening". 4 April 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
  19. ^ "Ahmed Bukhatir the Brand Ambassador for the International Science Creative Schools". sharjah24.ae. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  20. ^ "The Success of Ahmed Bukhatir's second Nasheed concerts tour in England". yahind.com.
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