The British international news network BBC has surprised the guests of the Beirut International Book Fair by choosing Lebanese singer Haifa Wahbi as the face of their language program and their ambassador at the fair.

The network’s decision shocked people and created a commotion on the opening
day of the fair by journalists rushing to write about the instance and television networks to comment on the issue.

On their part, BBC justified their decision of choosing Haifa is the fact that she is a very loved person among different age groups around the Arab world, and having her face on the cover of their language programs will make people want to learn.

In other news, Lebanese singer Haifa Wahbi has won first prize for Best Young Female Arab singer in the competition held by Huriety magazine. The competition was basically a poll where readers of the magazine voted for their best singer.

According to the Egyptian based Al Gomhoryiah, Haifa attended the celebration held by the magazine and received her award, which was a platinum record. The singer expressed her honor at receiving the award, and stressed that she is grateful to all her fans in Egypt and concluded by wishing everyone a happy Ramadan. Haifa sang a collection of her songs during the event.