Khorfakkan Amphitheatre to host top singers
SHARJAH: The Khorfakkan Amphitheatre, the new architectural masterpiece and cultural destination on Sharjah’s East Coast, is all set to host popular Kuwaiti singer Abdullah Al Ruwaished and legendary Assala Nasri of Syria on Friday, Oct.29, as part of the new “Hala Khorfakkan” musical and cultural season.
The management of Khorfakkan Amphitheatre, an affiliate of Sharjah Government Media Bureau, also announced the postponement of the Majid Al Mohandes and Dalia Mubarak concert, which was to be held on Oct.29, to Jan.14, 2022, due to personal commitments of Al Mohandes.
With regard to tickets that have been booked in advance, the public may use them to atend the concert of Abdullah Al Ruwaished and Assala, or request for a refund by contacting www. platinumlist.net, the booking website.
Al Ruwaished and Nasri, two of the brightest stars of Arabic music, will treat music lovers to a beautiful symphony of their most popular songs that have immortalised their name in the world of Gulf-arab culture.
Al Ruwaished, called the ambassador of the Gulf song, will treat the audience to his popular numbers such as “Dunia Al Wala,” “Who forgot you, forget him,” “I follow my heart,” and “There is no one.”
Al Ruwaished released his first song in 1980, entitled “Ana Sahran,” and it was composed by his late brother Muhammad Al Ruwaished.
He added a new colour of singing along with a group of young artists at the time, including Nabil Shuail. “Elamni Aleik,” “By Any,” and “Hal Al Hawa” are among the most prominent songs of the eighties. Assala, known for her luxurious and sensuous voice, will present a bouquet of her most loved songs that took her to the heights of stardom, such as “Rouh and Rouh,” “Uqba,” “May the leter,” “Love me,” and “Do not be afraid of Time,” and other works.
Assala became famous in the Arab world ater the release of her song “I hear the echo of your voice” in 1991.
Her voice is distinguished by its strong tone that leaves a deep impact on the audience.
She has participated in a number of Arab and international festivals and featured in countless television programmes.
Tickets for the concert can be purchased online at www.platinumlist.net. The Sharjah Government Media Bureau, the organisers, have stressed that strict preventive health measures are being put in place against the Covid-19. In addition to ensuring safe seating observing social distancing and sanitation, a negative report on the Al Hosn mobile app is necessary as part of the green traffic system in order to maintain the public safety.