Ahmed Bukhatir was born in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.[1] He was the fifth child of ten born into his family. His father is Abdul Rahman Bukhatir,[2] who became a successful businessman during the economic boom that occurred in the UAE during the 1970s and 80s.[3] As a child Bukhatir spent several years at an Islamic center in Sharjah learning the rules of Quranic recitation called Tajwid.[1] Bukhatir began singing professionally at the age of 20, and released his first album in 2000 entitled Entasaf Al-Layl.[3] Throughout his recording career he has continued to sing without musical instruments according to the Islamic Sharia law.[1] His live performances have attracted sizeable audiences, such as at a Global Peace and Unity (GPU) event in the United Kingdom in 2006 that gained an audience of 35,000 attendees to see the various speakers and performers.[4]He has participated in many charity events including the Muslim Aid 25th Anniversary Event in London, United Kingdom, in 2010.[5][5][6] Along with Islamic nasheeds, Ahmed also performs nasheeds which place emphasis on community issues in multiple societies both within and outside the world of Islam.[7] Today Bukhatir is considered to be among the ten most prominent singers of Nasheed in the world.[8]
he is an appointee by the Ruler of Sharjah to become a member of the Sharjah Council as a senator.[11][12] While in office he has been a vehement defender of Dubai's construction boom.[3] His business interests also include the role of brand ambassador for "Du Telecom", a telecommunications company in the UAE.[13]
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