In a country that treats its poets as veritable celebrities, Turki Al-Sheikh isn't merely a Saudi Minister — he puts patriotism squarely back into khaleeji pop. The nation's current Chairman of General Authority for Entertainment moonlights as a poignant songwriter. Previously, he's penned words sung by Egyptian stars like Mohammad Hamaki and Amr Diab, and Iraqi/Saudi popstar Majid Al Mohandis.