Bashaar Al Jawad
Echoes the sentiments of the Lebanese community in the UAE post the blast
Chammas, famous for hit single Mish Bas Hayk, has lived in Dubai for 20 years. She is currently back in her native land visiting family with two teenage children and felt the explosion’s shockwaves.
“As a Lebanese, I have always seen the beautiful side of Lebanon and wanted to share that image with my kids,” she told us. “However, this experience was shocking and devastating and suddenly brought back all the memories of war and sadness. This is definitely not the image or the memory that I wanted to resonate with them. More positive vibes have turned in less than a day into ugliness, pollution and tears. Lebanon doesn’t deserve this and not the Lebanese people.”
Star of The Voice and frequent Dubai visitor Bashaar Al Jawad was also in the vicinity when the incident occurred.
“My Beirut has been burnt to ashes. I haven’t slept all night,” the distraught musician said. “How can I sleep when there are homeless families now? How can I sleep when there are families still searching for their missing loved ones?
“Never in our country’s history have we witnessed such a disaster. My heart is broken...my Beirut, my Lebanon...i love you!”
Lebanese-american celebrity chef and founder of DAYMA Cookhouse in Dubai, Bethany Kehdy, is calling for a global rescue effort.
“Our only hope is that the world will mobilise and help our country which was already drowning in a financial crisis, sabotaged by a corrupt political system and what we thought was the last straw: a global epidemic.
“We need the world’s undivided attention and support.”
A call to action also plays on Universal Music Mena-signed Danny Aridi’s mind. The Uae-based singer-songwriter stated how everyone could help.
“I encourage anyone who is able to donate blood to the Lebanese Red Cross and support Impact Lebanon in raising funds for families who have been directly affected.
“With every tragedy we face, it’s nice to see people coming together to support one another. Local hotel owners in Lebanon have been opening their doors to those who have lost their homes. Internationally, people from all corners of the world are showing their support on social media. It has been heartwarming to see.”
Nancy ajram has postponed her virtual Tiktok concert, which was scheduled for August 6 at 10pm. “In light of the devastating explosion that took place in Beirut, Tiktok expresses its deepest condolences to the Lebanese people and stands with them in solidarity during this difficult time,” said the video share app company in a statement.