Anghami
Market: MENA
Overview
Anghami describes itself as the leading streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Its catalog combines Arabic and international music — over 57 million songs, according to Anghami — alongside podcasts.
Market / Platform Focus
Anghami reports more than 130 million registered users (as of December 2025), with Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE as its largest markets. Its Anghami Plus subscription is sold directly and through partnerships with telecom operators across the region.
Yes — LabelGrid delivers your releases to Anghami. Distribution is included on every distribution plan, for record labels, distributors, and independent artists alike.
ANGHAMI AT A GLANCE
- Typical go-live: timing varies by release — LabelGrid reviews each release before delivery, and a track can appear unavailable if licensing for it is not yet finalized (per Anghami). Submit at least 2 weeks ahead.
- Audio accepted: Anghami does not publish a public delivery specification — verify current Anghami support before mastering.
- Region & catalog: the Middle East and North Africa, with Arabic and international music — over 57 million songs, according to Anghami.
- Territory: Anghami operates across the Middle East & North Africa and also serves Europe and the USA.
- Monetization: Anghami Plus subscription streaming; catalog availability is rights-gated by licensing.
- Royalties: tracked in LabelGrid’s royalty accounting with automated splits from the Basic plan up.
LABELGRID
LabelGrid Integration
Through LabelGrid, you can deliver your releases to Anghami. LabelGrid’s multilanguage metadata supports Arabic titles and artist names alongside your originals, and your Anghami earnings are tracked in LabelGrid’s royalty accounting.
Getting Started
Upload your release to LabelGrid and keep Anghami selected as a destination. Add Arabic titles and artist names where you have them in LabelGrid’s multilanguage metadata; platforms that accept more than one language receive every version you add. Once you are live, claim your profile in Anghami for Artists, where you can request promotion for your songs.
LabelGrid provides the tools you need beyond distribution: catalog management for your metadata and releases, royalty accounting with automated artist statements from the Basic plan up, and promotion tools including smart links and Spotify pre-saves.
Anghami delivery specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Audio formats accepted | Anghami does not publish a public delivery specification — verify current Anghami support |
| Lossless / Hi-Res support | Verify current Anghami support |
| Spatial audio / Dolby Atmos | Verify current Anghami support |
| Artwork requirements | Anghami does not publish a public artwork specification. LabelGrid’s own upload rules apply (at least 3000×3000 px, exactly square), and artwork should follow the general DSP cover-art rules: artwork you hold the rights to, with no URLs, third-party logos or advertising |
| Metadata required | ISRC per recording and UPC per release; Arabic titles and artist names can be added through LabelGrid’s multilanguage metadata |
| Territory / availability | Middle East & North Africa, plus Europe and the USA (per Anghami); catalog availability is rights-gated by licensing |
| Monetization model | Anghami Plus subscription streaming; royalties tracked in LabelGrid accounting with automated splits from the Basic plan up |
| Artist-profile linking | Claim or create your profile in Anghami for Artists; per Anghami, accounts are verified automatically at 5K followers and 50K plays |
| Pre-add / pre-order | Verify current Anghami support |
| Typical go-live after submission | Timing can vary: LabelGrid reviews each release before delivery, and a track can appear unavailable if licensing is not yet finalized (per Anghami). Submit at least 2 weeks ahead |
| Delivery method | Delivered by LabelGrid |
Requirements can change — confirm current details with Anghami.
How long until my release is live on Anghami?
Timing varies by release. LabelGrid reviews your release and then delivers it to Anghami. Anghami notes that a track can appear greyed out or unavailable if licensing for it has not yet been finalized. Planning a specific release date? Submit at least 2 weeks ahead.
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WHY ANGHAMI
Artist Benefits
Anghami for Artists lets you claim or create your artist profile, see a daily report of your streams, top countries and top songs, follow your follower growth and top fans, and request promotion to boost your songs.
Key Features
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Arabic and international catalog – over 57 million songs, according to Anghami.
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Podcasts – around 200,000 Arabic and international podcasts.
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Telco partnerships – subscriptions sold and billed through 45 telecom operators across MENA.
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Anghami for Artists analytics – daily reports on streams, top countries, followers and top fans.
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Artist verification – profiles are verified automatically at 5K followers and 50K plays.
DEEP DIVE
What You Should Know About Anghami
MENA Market Leader
Anghami describes itself as the leading music streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa. Its largest markets are Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and it reports more than 130 million registered users and over 3.5 million paid subscribers across Anghami and OSN+ (December 2025).
Content & Genres
Anghami’s catalog covers Arabic and international music — over 57 million songs, according to Anghami — plus around 200,000 podcasts.
Market Growth
MENA is one of the fastest-growing recorded-music regions: IFPI reports that regional revenue grew 15.2% in 2025, with streaming accounting for 97.5% of it. Anghami began trading on NASDAQ (ticker ANGH) in February 2022, the first Arab technology company to list there.
Tips for Success
- Anghami lists 16 countries of operation, reaching Arabic-speaking audiences across the Middle East and North Africa
- Arabic-language metadata helps discoverability for regional content
- Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are Anghami’s largest markets
- Consider regional cultural events and holidays for release timing (Ramadan, Eid)
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
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