Imaan Hammam fronts new fragrance campaign for Jean Paul Gaultier

Dutch-Moroccan-Egyptian model Imaan Hammam is fronting yet another perfume campaign for French luxury brand Jean Paul Gaultier. (Instagram)
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Updated 24 March 2024
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Imaan Hammam fronts new fragrance campaign for Jean Paul Gaultier

DUBAI: Dutch-Moroccan-Egyptian model Imaan Hammam is fronting yet another perfume campaign for French luxury brand Jean Paul Gaultier — this time for their Scandal line. The luxury brand released both male and female fragrances for their new drop, Scandal Absolu.

The label released a series of campaign images, featuring the 27-year-old model alongside Dutch model Parker Van Noord.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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While Hammam made her catwalk debut back in 2013 walking for Jean Paul Gaultier, she was only recruited to star in the brand’s campaign in 2021 for the launch of the So Scandal perfume range.

Meanwhile, Hammam recently made a head-turning appearance at the launch party for a new lipstick collection by Estee Lauder and Sabyasachi Mukherjee, wearing a mini straight-cut floral dress in a palette of green, white and black. She accessorized with black tights and black heels.

Her glossy locks were styled in a half-up, half-down hairdo. Embracing a bold makeup choice, Hammam opted for a dramatic glam look featuring sharp black eyeliner.

Taking to Instagram to share her excitement, Hammam called it a “dream collaboration” and thanked Estee Lauder and Mukherjee for the partnership.

The new matte-hued lipsticks, with shades named Calcutta Red and Rouge Bengal, draw inspiration from the vibrant palette of colors found in India.

Each lipstick is encased in packaging adorned with the signature Sabyasachi Tiger medallion, crafted from 24-karat gold.

Hammam was announced as the global ambassador for the US cosmetics giant in May 2023.

“It’s truly an honor and a dream to join the Estee Lauder family. I’m so excited to show you all the incredible things we have in store,” she wrote on Instagram at the time.

Hammam previously spoke about what the appointment means to her.

“This is the most amazing opportunity to represent and empower girls around the world. As a Moroccan-Egyptian woman, I am incredibly honored to take on this role with such a long-standing brand that promotes diversity and women’s empowerment in the beauty space,” she said.

Hammam is one of the most in-demand models in the industry. She has appeared on the runway for major fashion houses including Burberry, Fendi, Prada, Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Balenciaga and Carolina Herrera. She has also starred in international campaigns for brands including DKNY, Celine, Chanel, Versace, Givenchy, Giorgio Armani and Tiffany & Co.


Amr Diab and Sherine top Spotify list of 2025 MENA artists

Updated 17 December 2025
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Amr Diab and Sherine top Spotify list of 2025 MENA artists

  • Egyptian stars and icon Fairuz continue to resonate in region
  • Artists shaping rap, mahraganat, hybrid sounds feature

DUBAI: Spotify has released its list of the Top Middle East and North Africa artists and songs globally, shaped by streams from listeners both inside and outside the region, offering a snapshot of how MENA music travelled in 2025.

Topping the global MENA artists list is Amr Diab, a mainstay of Arab pop. He also led Egypt’s Wrapped this year, while his catalogue — spanning both older hits and newer releases — continued to draw sustained global engagement.

The return of “Tamally Maak” to the global Top Tracks list underlines the lasting appeal of his music across generations.

Sherine is one of the year’s most emotionally resonant voices with four tracks in the global Top 10. Her classics “Kalam Eineh,” “El Watar El Hassas” and “3la Bali,” alongside her newer release “Btmanna Ansak,” reached listeners from Egypt to Germany and the UK.

Spotify data shows her catalogue maintaining a strong, personal connection with audiences throughout 2025.

Regional classics also featured prominently. Nancy Ajram’s early-2000s hit “Ya Tabtab Wa Dallaa” found renewed popularity in markets including Indonesia and Turkiye, while Khaled’s “C’est la vie” continued to cross borders, resonating with listeners from France to India.

Fairuz remained a fixture in daily listening habits, anchoring morning and coffee playlists across the Arab world and the diaspora.

Beyond pop, artists shaping rap, mahraganat and hybrid sounds maintained strong global visibility.

ElGrandeToto, Morocco’s Top Artist on Spotify from 2020 to 2025, continued to spotlight the evolution of Moroccan hip-hop, which in 2025 blended rai, chaabi and local rhythms with trap influences.

His collaboration with Spanish-Moroccan rapper Morad, “Ojos Sin Ver,” featured on the global MENA Top Tracks list, highlighting the genre’s cross-regional and European appeal.

Egyptian rapper Marwan Pablo also remained a prominent global presence, recognized for his introspective approach within the country’s hip-hop scene.

Mahraganat artists Essam Sasa and Eslam Kabonga appeared in the global rankings as well, underscoring the genre’s expanding reach beyond its local roots.

The global MENA Top Tracks list included “KALAMANTINA,” a collaboration between Saint Levant and Marwan Moussa that blends hip-hop and pop within a hybrid electro-shaabi sound.