Yara is a Lebanese pop singer who first gained fame for representing her country in the 2011 Arab Music Festival. Since then, she has become an established artist in the Middle Eastern music scene, with hits that combine Arabic and Western sounds. In 2013, she released her first international single "Shiwaw," which was praised by critics and topped several music charts. She followed up with the release of her debut album, Yara, which introduced her trademark sound to listeners worldwide. In 2019, Yara was awarded the 'Best Female Arabic Act' at the MTV Europe Music Awards. She continues to release new music and tour throughout the Middle East, earning the love and respect of fans everywhere.