Sony Music Publishing MENA has signed Egyptian composer/songwriter Aziz El Shafei to a global publishing deal covering his extensive back catalog and all future releases.

Over the course of his two-decade career, El Shafei has scored successes with Arabic hitmakers such as Amr Diab, Mohamed Hamaki, Tamer Honsy, Sherine Abdel Wahab and Elissa. He’s also received more than 20 awards for his work in television and on commercial campaigns in the region.

Aziz El Shafei said, "I am looking forward to this new stage and the broader horizons in my artistic journey, and I’m excited that a respected company such as Sony Music Publishing will be a partner for these next important steps.”

Dounia Chabaan, managing director, SMP MENA, added "We are thrilled to welcome Aziz to our extensive family of creative composers. Aziz is renowned for his prominent role in developing Arabic music in Egypt and the region, and we are excited to work with him.”