Najwa Karam (Arabic: نجوى كرم‎; born February 26, 1966, in Zahle, Lebanon) is a Lebanese singer. Her singing career began in the late 1980s with moderate success, but her major successes began in the mid-1990s. Najwa Karam is one of the most successful Arab singers—participating in numerous festivals and concerts around the globe, and has received a number of awards from various distinguished bodies. She is also Rotana's highest-paid artist.