Ahl Al Esheg

Ahl Al Esheg is the second studio album by Lebanese pop singer-songwriter Diana Haddad, released by Stallions Records on February 10, 1997. Ahl Al Esheg is Haddad's third best-selling studio album behind Ammanih and Saken, which were certified platinum by Stallions Records.

Background and recording
Haddad and her husband, Khaliji director Suhail Al-Abdul, wrote the songs for the album The track "Anida", written and produced by Emad Shams Al Din, was released as the album's first promotional only single. "Anida" was originally intended to be on Saken. The single "Ammanih", which was on Ahl Al Esheg, was later released as the lead single of her third album, Ammanih.

Promotion
The album played on Arabic TV channels such as the Middle East Broadcasting Center, Arab Radio and Television Network, and the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation.

Dubai had billboards of Haddad, paid for by her record label, to promote the album. The album was released in several editions and was supported by several appearances at festivals across the Arab world.

Accolades
Emirates FM awarded her best female artist and best album. In late 1997, Haddad received a nomination for the best Arabic female artist in the magazine Al Ryada Wal Shabab.

Track listing

 * 1) "Bizal Minak" (Samir Nakhla, Emad Shams Al Din, Ali Safa, Diana Haddad) – 5:10 Lebanese Arabic
 * 2) "Wilfi Gafani" (Adel Raffol, Salim Salama, Ellie Al Alia) – 5:54
 * 3) "Tafh El Keil" (Emad Shams Al Din, Ehsan Al Monther, Diana Haddad) – 5:23
 * 4) "Ya Samieen El Sout" (Ellie Bitar, George Mardosian) – 5:16
 * 5) "Anida" (Emad Shams Al Din, Robir Aram) – 5:15
 * 6) "Ahl El Ishq" (Safoh Shegala, George Mardosian, Rojih Khori) – 6:39 Bedouin Arabic

Production

 * Diana Haddad: vocals
 * Salim Salama: acoustic guitar
 * Emad Shams Al Din: conductor
 * Ehsan Al Monther: violin
 * George Mardosian: percussion
 * Safoh Shegala: cello
 * Rojih Khori: violin
 * Ellie Bitar: violin
 * Salim Salama: drums, keyboard, piano
 * Salim Salama: piano
 * Ali Safa: violin


 * Walid Baghdai: keyboard
 * Joe Barojian: keyboard
 * George Mardosian: guitar, keyboard, piano
 * George Mardosian: guitar
 * Suhail Al Abdoul: production

Charts
The album was on the Top 20 Charts and was certified Multiplatinum in the Arab World, including United Arab Emirates and Lebanon.

Formats
These are the formats of major album releases of Ahl Al Esheg.