I understand the mobile medical units will also provide psychological support
Zayn in Abu Dhabi in 2015.
That is something very important to me. Sams has so many wonderful programmes and services. One thing that really spoke to me and I felt was neglected was the psychological effects. You watch the news, and I’ve looked really deeply into Syria and seen a lot of traumatic things I can’t unsee, horrible images that have kind of been burnt into my brain.
They’re not going anywhere; it’s stuff I’ll never forget. And I’m looking at it on my screen or phone from thousands of miles away. So imagine actually living through that and experiencing it and seeing it happen to your neighbour or husband or kids. We kind of forget that people have to live with the psychological effects for the rest of their lives.
Anything else you’d like to add? I feel as Arabs in Gulf countries and the Middle East in general we all really need to help each other. We need to band together and really help each other out._
MESSAGE TO UAE FANS
Performing for fans in the UAE is always special to Zayn. “I know we didn’t get a chance to come to Dubai or Abu Dhabi this year, but I really hope we get a chance to come back next year,” he said. “I feel it’s been way too long since we’ve been in the Middle East, and any time I wrestle in there obviously it’s a bit of a homecoming for me personally. So I just can’t wait to be back, and I’ll see you guys real soon.”