JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s legendary singer Mohamad Abdu was keen on mentioning his support for women in his nation at recent concerts.
His comments come as women have recently been allowed to drive and attend music concerts.
His fatherly side came out when, at one concert, he advised men to consider women as they drive for the first time.
“My daughter or yours might be taking to the roads to drive on her own, we are highly responsible for protecting them and must behave responsibly, to prove to the world how civilized we are,” the singer said in a recent video.
In another concert, held in Jeddah, Abdu addressed a mixed-gender audience by urging male attendees to respect fellow women.
“Our daughters and families are our guests here, what a nice experience this is, and what is even nicer is that we prove to those who granted us this chance that we deserve it.”
He addressed his female fans by telling them that men will be keen on protecting and serving their interests, as they head to drive or as they attend music concerts.
“They will be among the first to care for you and protect your interests,” he said.
Legendary singer Mohamad Abdu voices support for Saudi Arabian women driving
Legendary singer Mohamad Abdu voices support for Saudi Arabian women driving
Mohamed Abdo rings in New Year with landmark Saudi celebration in London
- Abdo performs 16 of his most beloved songs over 4 hours
- He lauds ‘genius choice’ of first Saudi-led New Year show
LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s music icon Mohamed Abdo welcomed the New Year with a historic sold-out concert in London, marking what organizers described as the first Kingdom-led celebration in the UK capital.
Organized by Global Gala, the event drew more than 1,400 people, with Saudis traveling from the Kingdom and across Europe to attend.
There were also local fans, underscoring the wide appeal of the evening and the growing international presence of Saudi Arabia’s cultural events.
The concert was held at the Great Room at Grosvenor House, a venue of particular significance for Abdo because it was the same location where he first performed in London.
Tickets sold out rapidly following the show’s announcement. The organizers said the strong response reflected both Abdo’s enduring popularity and the anticipation surrounding a Saudi-led New Year’s event abroad.
When asked about the timing of the concert, Abdo praised the organizers’
decision to stage the event on New Year’s Eve, describing it as a “genius choice” that aligned naturally with the spirit of welcoming a new year.
Over the course of four hours, Abdo performed 16 songs, spanning decades of his career.
The audience responded warmly throughout the night, particularly during well-known tracks including “Al Amaken,” “Ashofak Kil Youm,” and “Majmouat Insan.”
The audience included prominent figures from the worlds of entertainment, media and public life.
