About Kathem Al Saher Kathem Al Saher (Arabic: كاظم الساهر born September 12, 1957) , is an Iraqi singer, composer, and poet. He has been dubbed as the "Elvis of the Middle East", "Robbie Williams of the Middle East", "Iraq’s Diplomatic Ambassador to the world", "Iraq’s Ambassador for Peace" and is hailed as a true legend of Arabic Music. Kathem has established himself as one of the most successful singers in the history of the Arab World, having sold more than 30 million albums since the start of his career. Ranging from big romantic ballads to more political work, from pop to Arab classical music.