Takreem America to host ‘Shining Stars of Hope’ event to help Lebanon’s struggling artists

“Shining Stars of Hope,” taking place on Dec. 21 at the Casino du Liban in Beirut, will feature more than 120 renowned artists, performers, and award-winning choirs and musicians. (Supplied)
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Updated 20 December 2023
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Takreem America to host ‘Shining Stars of Hope’ event to help Lebanon’s struggling artists

  • Takreem America Awards will take place in Boston on April 20, 2024

DUBAI: Lebanon-born Takreem Foundation is set to host a festive night of song and celebration in Beirut — and all for a good cause.  

“Shining Stars of Hope,” taking place on Dec. 21 at the Casino du Liban in Beirut, will feature more than 120 renowned artists, performers, and award-winning choirs and musicians, all taking to the stage to raise money for Lebanese artists challenged by economic adversity and political turbulence.




Takreem Foundation founder Ricardo Karam. (Supplied)

“Last Christmas, I had a call regarding an Arab singer and actress who was in a very bad financial position and she needed surgery. And this led us to think how we can help people like her, and this is why we decided to host this concert to raise funds to help artists in a similar position,” said Ricardo Karam, Takreem founder and board chairman.

Some of the big names to perform on Thursday night include opera singer Bechara Moufarrej, singer Fadia Tomb El-Hage, singer Yuri Mraqqadi, conductor Andre Hajj, and actress and singer Marilyne Naaman.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Talking about why he set up the Takreem Foundation back in 2009, Karam said: “I wanted to contribute to changing the narratives about the Arab world. I wanted to highlight Arabs who make a difference and who can be changemakers in different fields.”

In future events, the organization is looking forward to hosting the Takreem Awards in Muscat, Oman, on Feb. 3, 2024, while the Takreem America Awards will take place in Boston on April 20, 2024.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The “Shining Stars of Hope” show will also be broadcast on Lebanon’s LBCI channel on Dec. 24.


Amira Al-Zuhair joins Bulgari as ‘Friend of the House’

Updated 18 December 2025
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Amira Al-Zuhair joins Bulgari as ‘Friend of the House’

DUBAI: Saudi French model Amira Al-Zuhair has joined Italian luxury fashion house Bulgari as a “Friend of the House,” she announced on Instagram.

Founded in 1884, the brand is known for its jewellery, watches, fragrances, accessories, and leather goods. It is headquartered in Rome.

“I am delighted to announce that I have officially joined the Bulgari family as a Friend of the House. Looking forward to sharing more of our journey together — stay tuned!” Al-Zuhair said on social media, alongside a carousel of images.

In one of the images, taken at a Bulgari party, the model shows off a soft pink gown by Lebanese fashion house Georges Hobeika.

The event celebrated the Polychroma High Jewelry Collection, which was launched at May’s Met Gala in New York.

Al-Zuhair, born in Paris to a French mother and Saudi father, has made her mark on the fashion world and appeared on the runway for an array of renowned fashion houses.

She has walked for Missoni, Maison Alaia, Brunello Cucinelli, Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Giambattista Valli, Giorgio Armani, Elie Saab and many more.

In addition to her runway appearances, Al-Zuhair has featured in campaigns for high-profile brands including Prada, Chanel and Carolina Herrera.

Al-Zuhair also made a runway appearance in May when she walked in Louis Vuitton’s high jewelry collection show, held at Bellver Castle on the island of Majorca, Spain.

In late May, Al-Zuhair also reflected on her recent campaign with Balmain, sharing photos from the Resort 2025 collection shoot. “Had so much fun shooting inside the Eiffel Tower herself!” she wrote in the caption.

It was not Al-Zuhair’s first collaboration with Balmain. She previously walked for the brand during Paris Fashion Week in September.