<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">In a special artistic evening held at the Heart of the World Hotel in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, the Iraq International Festival witnessed the honoring of a number of Arab art and creativity stars, in the presence of a group of prominent artistic and media figures. The most prominent event in the festival was the crowning of artist Ammar Al-Kufi with the Iraqi Song Star Award, in appreciation of his artistic career and contributions to the development of Iraqi song with his unique style.<br><br> Ammar Al-Kufi: “The audience is the real prize”<br><br> After receiving the award, Ammar Al-Kufi expressed his gratitude for this honor, stressing that his success is due primarily to the support of his audience and fans, whom he considers the real prize in his artistic career.<br><br> He said in his speech:<br> “This honor is a great responsibility that motivates me to continue presenting high-quality art, and I dedicate it to everyone who supported me in my artistic career.”<br><br> Remarkable official and artistic presence<br><br> The festival was attended by prominent official and artistic figures, led by the Iraqi Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, who stressed the importance of supporting arts and creativity in Iraq, praising the major role played by the festival in enriching the Iraqi cultural and artistic scene.<br><br> The ceremony also featured the participation of international designer Adam Afara, along with a group of artistic and media figures, including:<br> • Media figure Haifa Hassouni and her husband, media figure Bakr Khaled<br> • The famous poet Raed Abu Fityan<br> • Artist Ali Jassim<br> • Artist Athir Kashkool<br> • Artist Mohammed Ali Jassim<br><br> New works by Ammar Al-Kufi<br><br> Artist Ammar Al-Kufi is preparing to continue his artistic brilliance through a group of new songs, which are expected to achieve great success.<br><br> Among his upcoming works is a new song with a distinctive touch, which came from:<br> • Words: Mohammed Al-Wassef<br> • Composed by: Ali Saber<br> • Distribution: Omar Al-Sabbagh<br><br> This song is expected to be well-received by the audience, as it carries deep feelings and sophisticated artistic styles that are in line with Ammar Al-Kufi’s creative approach.<br><br> Baghdad.. A prominent artistic destination in the Arab world<br><br> The Iraq International Festival is one of the most prominent artistic events in the region, honoring creative achievements in various fields and bringing together Arab stars in a festive atmosphere that reflects Baghdad’s status as a leading cultural and artistic center.<br><br> A night full of art, honors, and creativity confirmed that Iraq is still the heart of Arab creativity, and that its stars continue to shine locally and regionally, so that the Iraqi art scene remains strongly present on the creative scene.<br></p>