Al Jasmi to perform at the Vatican
The Emirati singer says his participation is a tribute to the UAE’s values of tolerance
Carrying the UAE’s message of tolerance and peace to the world, a top Emirati artist will make an appearance at the 26th annual Christmas charity event at the Vatican, to be held on December 15.
Dr Hussain Al Jasmi will be the first Arab artist to appear in the annual event, which will also see the participation of international stars.
Proceeds of this year’s event will go to improving the livelihood of young refugees in Erbil and Uganda by providing education and vocational training to them through Scholas Occurrentes — an international organisation of public good created by Pope Francis — and Missioni Don Bosco, a charity organisation with humanitarian operations round the world.
Al Jasmi, who is a UN Goodwill Ambassador, described his participation in the event as a tribute to the values of tolerance and moderation instilled by the late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
He stressed that the UAE leadership promotes tolerance so that the country becomes a global capital in which the civilisations of East and West will converge to consolidate peace among all peoples.
Al Jasmi will participate in the concert with the Grand Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Renato Serio. The concert will be aired on the night of Christmas through several channels around the world.