Artist Mohamed Al-Sharnoubi Renews Feud with Producer Sarah Al-Tabakh

Artist Mohamed Al-Sharnoubi has reignited the heated legal dispute between him and producer Sarah Al-Tabakh, drawing parallels with the ongoing feud between singer Sherin Abdel Wahab and Rotana Company.

In a video clip posted on his Instagram page, Al-Sharnoubi stated, “I worked with Sarah Al-Tabakh for 5 years, facing numerous problems, until three judgments were issued. The contract period with her has ended, and I have no obligations to her.”

He continued, “The current issue is that songs are still available on music platforms, but there’s a loophole on YouTube that we’re struggling to address, as it’s intended to protect people’s rights.”

Al-Sharnoubi added, “This loophole was first exploited in a song called ‘My Heart Is Comfortable.’ I downloaded it, and when I won the case again, I deleted all the songs. However, they were re-uploaded, and the last incident involved the songs ‘Isgatnina’ and ‘Wachlat’ on YouTube.”

The Conflict’s History

The feud between Al-Sharnoubi and Sarah Al-Tabakh has undergone many phases over the years. Here are the most notable developments:

Love and Revenge

On June 13, 2019, Sarah Al-Tabakh announced her engagement to Mohamed El Sharnoubi, but the singer called off the engagement on July 21, citing contract violations by her company, “Earth Productions.”

Sarah Al-Tabakh responded by declaring war on Al-Sharnoubi, issuing warnings to production companies against collaborating with him. The conflict escalated to the Syndicate of Musical Professions and the courts.

Yam in the Bag

Over the years, Sarah Al-Tabakh and her lawyer have issued numerous warnings and government reports to prevent Al-Sharnoubi from participating in various projects, including the plays “Experience Team” and “Yama in the Jar.” They also requested the cancellation of a concert by the artist as part of the Arab Music Festival.

Final Verdict

On September 14, 2023, the Cairo Economic Court issued a ruling rejecting the lawsuit filed by Sarah Al-Tabakh against Mohamed El Sharnoubi. The contract between the producer and her company (Earth Productions) expired on September 1, 2017, and she was not entitled to any rights held by the singer.

Al-Sharnoubi’s lawyer, Hussein Hilal, stated, “This judgment was issued in case No. 382 of the 15th financial year of Cairo, and it is a final judgment because it was issued by an appeals chamber.”

Hilal continued, “This ruling is the second in the same matter, as the South Giza Court of Appeal from the 6th Civil Circuit previously issued its final ruling, ending the contract dated September 1, 2017, with producer Sarah Al-Tabakh’s agency, and her handling of the works of artist Mohamed El-Sharnoubi.”

Theft and Imprisonment in Absentia

The September 2023 ruling came after courts and police departments reviewed cases and exchanged reports between Sarah Al-Tabakh and Mohamed Al-Sharnoubi. A preliminary prison sentence was issued in absentia against the producer on charges of embezzlement, and she filed an official report accusing Al-Sharnoubi of stealing a “scooter.”

A New Chapter

In January 2024, Mohamed El Sharnoubi announced that he had signed a contract with producer Mohamed Gaber to release his work, starting with a song titled “I Was Myself.”