Thursday, December 4, 2014

Arab Super Stars Set To Dazzle Dubai This November




Set your calendars for 20th November and 25th November 2014 for two thrilling events set to dazzle Dubai.  

After a sold out performance in January this year, legendary Egyptian composer and pianist, Omar Khairat, is set to bring his melodious magic back to Dubai with a special concert on 20 December 2014, in the prestigious Sheikh Rashid Hall at the Dubai World Trade Center  Presented by du Live! in association with HTC, the concert will enthrall Dubai’s multi-cultural audience as the musical icon performs in this MUST-attend event.

Hala Badri, Executive Vice President, Brand and Communications, du, said: “Omar Khairat is undoubtedly one of the most iconic performers of our time, transcending global and cultural barriers with his wide-reaching appeal. We are pleased to be presenting this legendary artist in concert in Dubai, in association with HTC.”

Neeraj Seth, Head of Marketing, HTC MEA, said: “HTC is focused on creating the optimal music experience for our users. As a universal language, music plays a vital role in this, and we are therefore proud to be associated with du Live! to bring such an iconic talent to Dubai.”


Two of the region’s top stars, Emirati Singer Hussain Al Jassmi and Egyptian Superstar Amr Diab, are scheduled to perform at what is being dubbed as the MUST see Arabic concert of 2014 at Media City Amphitheatre on 29th November 2014. Presented by du Live! in association with HTC, the Official Smartphone Partner, the performance unites the legendary singing sensation Amr Diab ,whose new album "Shoft El Ayam" has received tremendous global feedback, with Emirati superstar Hussain Al Jassmi, who is by far one of the biggest artists of the Arab World, and has also become a favorite among the Egyptians after his song "Bushret Khair" was released earlier in the yearto play host to the season’s biggest Arabic concert.


Concert organizers urge fans to book in advance to avoid disappointments.

Known as the Father of Mediterranean Music, Amr Diab entered music professionally with his first album, "Ya Tareea", in 1983. He went on to produce several great albums: "Ghanny Men Albak" (1984), “Hala Hala" (1986), "Khalseen" (1987), "Mayyal" (1988), "Shawa'na" (1989), and "Matkhafesh" (1990). He has his own style of music, which is a blend of western and Egyptian Rhythms, with his songs translated into seven different languages and sung by different artists worldwide.

The most revered creator of Emirati music, Hussain Al Jassmi first release his single “Bawada'ak” in 2003, followed by “Wallah Mayiswa” and “Bassbour Al Fourgakom”. As the United Nations' Intergovernmental Institution Ambassador at Large for the Arab and Gulf region for the Use of Micro-Algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), Al Jassmi has become a highly respected figure for more than just his award-winning music.

Hala Badri, Executive Vice President Brand and Communications, du, said: “Given that music is a bridge between cultures, we endeavor to bring our customers together with live performances from some of the world’s best musicians….”

Neeraj Seth, Head of Marketing, HTC MEA, said: “Over the course of several years we have established HTC’s connection with premium artists from around the world, building strong ties with the music world that go beyond the acoustic capabilities of our devices. Amr Diab and Hussain Al Jassmi are representative of the region’s greatest musical talent, and we are pleased to recreate the HTC music association experience here in the UAE, in association with du Live!.”