JEDDAH: Lebanese Wael Jassar and Tunisian Saber Alruba’i performed their first live concerts in the Kingdom at King Abdullah Economic City on Friday.
The 41-year-old Wael Jassar is a Lebanese singer and songwriter who began his singing career in 1986. His music has earned him the title “King of Emotion” by his fans.
Before his concert, he spoke with a number of media groups.
“It is an indescribable feeling, I feel as if I am in my homeland, I have been received so well, generosity and hospitality are no strangers to Saudi people,” Jassar told Arab News.
“I hope that the kind people of Saudi are always happy, they have always supported us with their loyalty and love.”
Shortly after the interviews with Wael Jassar, Saber Alruba’i held a press conference.
The 51-year-old is a is a Tunisian pan-Arab singer and composer who is best known for his song “Sidi Mansour.” Fans call him the “Prince of Arabic Music.”
Alruba’i said that he had added a number of Khaleeji songs — a Saudi favorite — to his playlist for the concert.
“My fans are my loved ones, my source of support until the very end. It is so beautiful to find people you have never met — who represent different countries — and in one voice say that they are fans of Saber Alruba’i or any other artist,” he told Arab News.
Jassar performed hit songs such as “Entebeh Ala Halak,” “Mawjou,” “Ghariba El Nas” and “We Btesaaleeni.”
“I will never forget this night for the rest of my life,” he told the audience.
Alruba’i performed hit songs such as “Bebasata,” “Ya Aghla” and “Sidi Mansour.”
“It is an honor for me,” he told the audience. “I wish for you all to enjoy this night, and I hope this happens again and again.”
The event was sponsored by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and organized by 360 Live.
Saudi Arabia hums as top Arab singers perform
Saudi Arabia hums as top Arab singers perform
- Wael Jassar and Saber Alruba’i performed at King Abdullah Economic City
- It was their first concert in the Kingdom
Taif festival celebrates Saudi Arabia’s literary icons
- It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content
TAIF: A special section highlighting key Saudi literary figures forms part of the Writers and Readers Festival in Taif.
The area explores the lives of distinguished writers, poets, and authors who have shaped the Kingdom’s creative landscape, influencing literature, journalism, theater and intellectual thought.
It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, the festival runs until Jan. 15 and features 42 prominent publishing houses from Saudi Arabia and overseas, offering visitors the chance to explore the latest works in literature, philosophy and general knowledge.
Meanwhile, the festival’s interactive murals section engages visitors with openwork art panels, allowing them to contribute to the city’s features and identity.
The murals depict Taif’s natural and historical landmarks, including Al-Hada Mountain, the Taif rose gardens, and traditional Hijazi palaces. Others are inspired by Souq Okaz, a historic literary and commercial center linked to the region’s poetic heritage.
Designed by a visual artist, they blend folk-inspired elements with imaginative expression, creating a collaborative experience that celebrates the city’s beauty and brings art closer to the public.
