Musician Omar Khairat recovers the rights to 91 pieces.

After years of anticipation and a solo performance in courtrooms, the Cairo Economic Court has finally closed the curtain on a significant chapter in the battle over intellectual property rights, announcing a resounding victory for an artistic figure of the stature of world-renowned musician Omar Khairat. The court issued a final ruling restoring to the "Lyre of the East" the exclusive right to exploit his musical treasures, those immortal melodies that have captivated the hearts and shaped the conscience of successive generations of Egyptians and Arabs. These melodies number 91 of his most magnificent musical creations.

"Uncle Ahmed's Case" and "100 Years of Cinema" return to the lair of their creators

The list of works included in the court ruling includes a unique collection of the great composer's most wonderful compositions, which have become an integral part of collective memory, melodies that resonate in joys and sorrows, and accompany moments of pride and triumph. Among these immortal musical gems, we mention, for example, but not limited to: "The Case of Uncle Ahmed," which touched the hearts of the simple people; the music for the film "The Night of Fatima's Arrest," which added depth to the events; the celebratory tunes for "100 Years of Cinema," which documented the history of the seventh art; in addition to the music for series that left an indelible mark, such as "The Conscience of Mrs. Hekmat," "The Miser and I," and "Patient, Uncle Saber," all the way to the music for the film "The Terrorist," which expressed an existential struggle. These works and others are today regaining their full freedom under the umbrella of the rights of their original creator.

The law protects the legacy of creators.

In a press release reflecting pride and honor in this achievement, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Authentic Artists, the exclusive agent for the management of musician Omar Khairat, expressed his happiness with this historic ruling, stressing that “this victory does not belong only to Omar Khairat, but rather to every honest artist who has dedicated his life to art, and to everyone who believes in the beauty of creativity and the rights of its owners.” He added, in words that carry profound meanings, that “true art cannot be confiscated, and that the law is the primary guarantor of artists’ rights,” emphasizing the importance of respecting intellectual property and protecting the creations of creators.

Preserving heritage is protecting identity.

For his part, Authentic Artist's legal advisor, Dr. Mustafa Jamal, emphasized that this court ruling is the culmination of ongoing legal and artistic efforts, the ultimate goal of which is to protect a rich national musical heritage. He pointed out that what has been achieved represents a confirmation of a well-established principle: preserving authentic artistic heritage is an integral part of protecting and safeguarding national identity from any attempts at exploitation or distortion.

Years of conflict... the return of rights to their owners

The details of this case go back to a previous agreement concluded between the distinguished musician and one of the largest artistic production companies in Egypt, regarding the exploitation of 91 musical pieces of his compositions for a specific period of time. After the agreed period ended, the musician expressed his desire not to renew the agreement, but he was surprised by the company’s attempt to monopolize the rights to these works in exchange for a sum of money paid at the beginning of the contract. This matter prompted the musician to resort to the judiciary to regain his full rights. The courts witnessed, over the years, the chapters of this legal epic that ended today with the return of rights to their rightful place and the victory of a creative person who devoted his life to enriching the Arab conscience with his enchanting melodies.