Shakira shares message in Arabic ahead of Egypt concert

Shakira is returning to Egypt on April 7 for a one-night performance at the pramids. (AFP)
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Updated 26 February 2026
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Shakira shares message in Arabic ahead of Egypt concert

  • Colombian singer also will perform in Jeddah on Apr. 19

DUBAI: Nearly two decades after she performed at the pyramids, music sensation Shakira is returning to Egypt on April 7 for a one-night performance.

The Colombian singer with part-Lebanese heritage brings her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour to Giza after last performing at the venue in 2007. 

Ahead of the concert, Shakira addressed fans on social media in Arabic, saying: “Hello, this is Shakira. I’m very happy to be performing in Egypt, at the Pyramids of Giza. I love you all. Kisses.”

The singing star also features during race weekend on April 19 at the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Other performers include Kygo and Pitbull.

Shakira has also been announced as the headline act for the Offlimits Music Festival, which returns to Abu Dhabi this year for its second edition. The singer will perform at Etihad Park on Yas Island on April 4 to top the bill at the full-day, multi-stage event.

One of the world’s most influential artists, Shakira has sold over 95 million records worldwide, earning four Grammy Awards and 15 Latin Grammy Awards, and is the most-streamed female Latin artist of all time.

Shakira’s return to Abu Dhabi marks her fourth time in the UAE. She previously played Dubai Autodrome in 2007 and appeared at Emirates Palace in 2008 and du Arena in 2011.

Last year’s Offlimits was headlined by Ed Sheeran and featured OneRepublic, Kaiser Chiefs, Faithless, ARTBAT, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, and Zeyne.


Leslie Bibb shows off Ashi Studio look at Actor Awards

Updated 02 March 2026
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Leslie Bibb shows off Ashi Studio look at Actor Awards

DUBAI/ LOS ANGELES: US actress Leslie Bibb showed off a gown by Saudi couturier Mohammed Ashi at the Screen Actors Guild gala in Los Angeles on Sunday.

The shimmering, body-hugging gown hailed from the designer’s Paris-based label, Ashi Studio.

Styled by Jeanann Williams, Bibb’s look was handpicked from Ashi’s Fall/Winter 1015 couture collection.

Styled by Jeanann Williams, Bibb’s look was handpicked from Ashi’s Fall/Winter 1015 couture collection. (Getty Images) 

Ashi’s creations have been worn by celebrities and stars including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue, Penelope Cruz, Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor, and Queen Rania of Jordan.

Ashi became the first couturier from the Gulf region to join the Federation de la Haute Couture in Paris as a guest member in 2023. He was also the first Gulf designer included in the BoF 500 list, the Business of Fashion’s index of people shaping the fashion industry in 2023.

At the awards ceremony, “Sinners” claimed the Actor Award for best movie cast, a victory that sets up a face-off ​with “One Battle After Another” for the prestigious Best Picture prize at the upcoming Oscars.

Delroy Lindo accepted the Actor Award trophy with fellow “Sinners” cast members standing behind him on stage in Los Angeles. The Warner Bros movie tells the story of two brothers who set up a juke joint in the segregation-era US South and are confronted by a vampire in a tale that celebrates blues music and Black culture.

“Every single day we brought ourselves, we brought our hearts, we brought our souls, we brought our spirits to this endeavor,” Lindo said at the ceremony, which was streamed live on Netflix. “To be recognized by you all, thank you does not even ‌begin to encompass ‌the gratitude that we feel.”

“Sinners” star Michael B. Jordan, who ​plays ‌two ⁠roles - brothers Smoke ​and ⁠Stack - was named best film actor. Jordan thanked his fellow nominees in a field that included “Marty Supreme” star Timothee Chalamet and “One Battle After Another” actor Leonardo DiCaprio.

“This ride has been unbelievable and I thank you for welcoming me in and making me feel seen,” Jordan said.