Rabeh Saqer

Rabeh Saqer, born Issa Saleh Issa Al Saqer in November 1960, is a prominent Saudi Arabian singer, composer, and musical arranger. His career began in the early 1980s, marking the start of a long and influential journey in the music industry. Saqer gained initial recognition with his debut album “Ya Naseem Al-Lail” in 1982, where he performed songs exclusively in standard Arabic. This debut helped establish him in the regional music scene and set the foundation for his future work.

Throughout his career, Rabeh Saqer has consistently released albums and performed across the Middle East. He signed with Donfon from 1983 to 1985, followed by a long tenure with Fonoon AlJazeera from 1985 to 1996. Since 1996, he has been primarily associated with Rotana Group, a major entertainment company in the Arab world. His discography includes numerous albums such as “Sabreen” (1984), “جديد الجرح” (1990), “غاب القمر” (1990), “انانية” (1991), “أنتصرنا” (1992), “93” (1993), “التوزيع الشرقي 96” (1996), and a series of self-titled albums including “2002 رابح” (2001), “2003” (2002), “2004” (2003), “2005” (2005), “رابح 2007” (2007), “إحساس 2008” (2008), “صدقني” (2008), “يحق لك رابح – جلسة مميزة” (2010), “شفت الحياة” (2013), “أوجه المعنى” (2015), “رابح 2017” (2017), and “رابح 2019” (2019). His work has been recognized for its poetic lyricism and ability to adapt artistically while maintaining his core style. Saqer has performed in major venues such as the Mohammed Abdo Arena as part of the Riyadh Season, showcasing his enduring popularity.

His impact extends beyond album releases to live performances and collaborations. Saqer has worked with various iconic composers and has continued to evolve his musical style. Recent releases include singles like “مرحبا 2021-1-1” (2021) and participation in “Best of Riyadh Season Concert 2025” (2025), demonstrating his ongoing relevance in contemporary Arabic music. Rabeh Saqer has been noted for his ability to maintain artistic integrity and appeal to a broad audience over decades.