Amr Diab Celebrates Qatar’s World Cup with Fans in Live Concert

View of the main ticket center for Qatar's FIFA football World
Cup, with a mural of its mascot "La'eeb", in the capital Doha on
October 16, 2022. Credit: Giuseppe Cacace / AFP
View of the main ticket center for Qatar's FIFA football World Cup, with a mural of its mascot "La'eeb", in the capital Doha on October 16, 2022. Credit: Giuseppe Cacace / AFP
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Amr Diab Celebrates Qatar’s World Cup with Fans in Live Concert

View of the main ticket center for Qatar's FIFA football World
Cup, with a mural of its mascot "La'eeb", in the capital Doha on
October 16, 2022. Credit: Giuseppe Cacace / AFP
View of the main ticket center for Qatar's FIFA football World Cup, with a mural of its mascot "La'eeb", in the capital Doha on October 16, 2022. Credit: Giuseppe Cacace / AFP

Egyptian star Amr Diab performed a huge concert in Qatar’s Lusail Shooting Complex, on the sidelines of the World Cup that runs until December 18.

The concert was attended by a big number of Egyptians and Arabs, including Saudis, Tunisians, and Moroccans, who came to Qatar to attend the world cup.

Amr Diab took the stage with his song “Ya Ana Ya Laa”, and performed other popular hits including “Amarein”, “Leily Nhari”, and “Tamalli Maak”.

The Egyptian singer congratulated the Saudi fans attending his concert on the historic triumph of their national football team against Argentina (2-0), wishing them more victory in their games against Poland and Mexico.

Diab has also congratulated Saudi Arabia on Twitter, writing “Congratulation to the heroes of Saudi Arabia,” and shared a photo featuring some on the team’s best players including Mohammed Alowais and Salem Aldawsari.

During the game, Amr Diab took a picture with FIFA executives including Hany Abo Rida, member of the FIFA Council and former president of Egyptian Football Association, Fatma Samoura, secretary-general of FIFA, and Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, president of Qatar Football Association.

Diab has recently recorded his new songs which will be released in early 2023. Poet and composer Ayman Bahgat Kamar told Asharq Al-Awsat that he will be collaborating with Amr Diab and composers Walid Saad and Aziz al-Safei in three new songs.

Amr Diab is also set to take part in the MDLBEAST Festival in Riyadh on December 2, with Salvatore Ganacci, a Bosnian-Swedish D.J. and CD producer. The festival will also host other Arab artists including Saudi Rabeh Sager, Egyptian Mohamed Hamaki and Mohammed Ramadan, as well as Nancy Ajram and Miriam Fares from Lebanon.

Amr Diab recently visited the Merwas Studios in Saudi Arabia, and met with Adviser Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of General Authority for Entertainment.

Nada Al-Tuwaijri, CEO of Merwas, revealed some details about the meeting, noting that “the Egyptian star promised her to record the songs of his new album in Merwas Studios.”



Riyadh Season 2025 Breaks Record with 20 Million Visitors

Surpassing 20 million visitors, Riyadh Season continues to cement its status as one of the world’s largest and most dynamic entertainment events, reinforcing Riyadh’s position as a premier global entertainment destination. (Riyadh Season)
Surpassing 20 million visitors, Riyadh Season continues to cement its status as one of the world’s largest and most dynamic entertainment events, reinforcing Riyadh’s position as a premier global entertainment destination. (Riyadh Season)
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Riyadh Season 2025 Breaks Record with 20 Million Visitors

Surpassing 20 million visitors, Riyadh Season continues to cement its status as one of the world’s largest and most dynamic entertainment events, reinforcing Riyadh’s position as a premier global entertainment destination. (Riyadh Season)
Surpassing 20 million visitors, Riyadh Season continues to cement its status as one of the world’s largest and most dynamic entertainment events, reinforcing Riyadh’s position as a premier global entertainment destination. (Riyadh Season)

Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman of the board of directors Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh announced that the fifth annual Riyadh Season has received a record-breaking 20 million visitors, marking an unprecedented milestone since the event’s inception in 2019, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.

Riyadh Season has solidified its reputation as a global entertainment hub, drawing visitors from across the Kingdom and beyond. Popular destinations such as Boulevard World, Boulevard City, and Boulevard Runway have seen particularly high foot traffic, offering a diverse range of artistic performances, international games, fine-dining experiences, and immersive cultural exhibits.

The mild winter weather and public holidays have further fueled attendance, with adventure seekers flocking to the Dunes of Arabia for camping and outdoor activities. Meanwhile, the "Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams" exhibition at the Saudi National Museum has captivated fashion and art enthusiasts. The Groves has also emerged as a prime attraction, featuring international cuisine, live music, and a unique ambiance.

Additionally, major sporting events—including boxing matches, martial arts competitions, and padel tournaments—have drawn significant crowds, alongside concerts featuring renowned artists from around the world.

Surpassing 20 million visitors, Riyadh Season continues to cement its status as one of the world’s largest and most dynamic entertainment events, reinforcing Riyadh’s position as a premier global entertainment destination.