Billboard Arabia has launched four new dialect-centric charts: Khaleeji, Egyptian, Levantine, and Maghrebi. These charts celebrate the diversity of the Arabic language and provide artists from various Arab regions with more opportunities for recognition and wider audience reach.
In December 2023, the platform introduced the Billboard Arabia Artist 100 and Billboard Arabia Hot 100 charts, addressing a gap in the market by offering the Arab music industry a reference point based on Billboard’s well-established parameters. These charts have since become the most respected database and indicator of artists’ impact and popularity.
Over the past year, Billboard Arabia has fulfilled its promise to empower Arab artists globally through iconic initiatives such as Sounds of the Land, which pays tribute to iconic Arab lands; Jalsat Billboard Arabia, a unique Arabic studio session series; and Women in Music, celebrating trailblazing women in the industry.
With the launch of the new Khaleeji, Egyptian, Levantine, and Maghrebi Charts, Arab artists can now better gauge their standings in their respective markets. These new dialect charts will be available every Thursday on Billboard Arabia’s website and social platforms.
Rami M. Zeidan, Managing Director of Billboard Arabia, commented: “Arabic is a rich and diverse language spoken by over 400 million people worldwide. It encompasses more than 20 different dialects that reflect our unique cultures, heritage, and values. With increasing global connectivity through technology, social media, and other digital channels, engaging with multiple dialects has become a common part of our daily lives.
“These charts will provide more opportunities for artists to become Billboard Arabia chart-toppers and offer music lovers a place to discover their new favourite artists,” he added.
