Michel El Hayek (Double Eight Production)

• Role: Founder, Owner, and Managing Director of Double Eight Production.

• Industry: Live Entertainment, Concert Promotion, and Talent Management.

• Primary Region: Lebanon, the Middle East, and the broader Arab diaspora (hosting international tours in places like Europe, Turkey, and Australia).

Updates in September 2026

In recent publications in Libanon news, 3 artists have mentioned not participating any longer to the oversea tours including the Australian tour. Michel El Hayek has faced too many misspayments controversy.

Career & Business Overview

Michel El Hayek is a major player in the Arab live entertainment industry. Through his company, Double Eight Production, he has organized and produced major concerts, festivals, and live tours featuring top-tier Arabic musical artists—such as Kadim Al Sahir, Wael Kfoury, and other regional superstars. His work primarily focuses on large-scale concert organization, event logistics, and international booking across the Levant, Europe, and Australia.

Public Controversy

In recent years, Hayek has also been the subject of significant public scandal. Human rights and migrant rights advocacy groups (specifically campaigns targeted at ending abuse under the Kafala system in Lebanon) published investigative reports alleging severe mistreatment and abuse of domestic workers employed in his household. These reports included public testimonies and leaked recordings that led to widespread condemnation from activist groups online.

Recent Activities & Business Operations

• International Concert Tours: Double Eight Production remains active in managing and producing multi-city global tours for premier Middle Eastern artists.

  • Kadim Al Sahir: Produced major international shows for Kadim Al Sahir, including a summer concert in Istanbul and a dedicated New Year’s tour.

  • Wael Kfoury: Managed and promoted high-demand concert dates for Wael Kfoury, including stadium and convention center shows in Australia.

• Regional Events & Festival Logistics: Continues to organize live entertainment across high-end venues in the Levant (such as Casino du Liban) and major regional hubs in the UAE and Turkey.

• Kafala System Allegations: Outside of his entertainment career, Hayek remains a subject of public focus by rights advocates following investigations by migrant worker defense groups (This Is Lebanon) detailing allegations of sexual harassment and abuse involving domestic workers employed in his household under the Kafala system.