The Daily Newsstand · Free, Always
Friday, September 25, 2026

Amr Diab secures new Guinness World Record following 69-week reign atop Billboard Arabia charts

Translate

Egyptian megastar Amr Diab has broken yet another global milestone, securing his second official Guinness World Record after spending a staggering 69 weeks at number one on the Billboard Arabia Artist 100 chart, RT Arabic reported.

The accomplishment cements Diab’s unmatched dominance over the regional music landscape, making him the first Arab artist to sustain a top-charting streak of this scale. In total, Diab has spent 145 weeks on the Billboard Arabia charts, showcasing a rare longevity that bridges classic hits with modern streaming power.

Fan appreciation and evolving sound

Reacting to the international recognition, Diab attributed the achievement entirely to his listener base across the Arab world and beyond.

“My ultimate goal with every new project is simply to connect with the audience and bring them joy,” Diab stated. “Keeping my sound fresh and evolving alongside my listeners is my top priority. Their continued enthusiasm and satisfaction mean far more to me than any numerical record.”

Industry recognition and enduring legacy

Billboard Arabia’s Executive Managing Editor, Juhayna Khalidiah, applauded the historic milestone, emphasizing that Diab’s career represents an extraordinary ability to stay ahead of industry transformations.

“We take great pride in seeing this historic achievement forged right here on Billboard Arabia’s tracking lists,” Khalidiah said. “Amr Diab has done more than just keep pace with changing musical trends—he has consistently led the evolution of Arab pop music.”

This marks the second Guinness World Record in Diab’s four-decade career.

View the original on Egypt Independent →

KioskNews shows a cleaned-up reading view extracted from the publisher’s page — the original always lives on their site, not ours.