On Friday evening, the Saudi capital, Riyadh, witnessed a high-caliber artistic event as part of Riyadh Season . Stars Ahmed Saad and Haifa Wehbe a massive concert at the Mohammed Abdo Arena. Organized by Rotana Music Group and sponsored by the General Entertainment Authority, the concert was more than just a fleeting musical event; it transformed into a major artistic showcase reflecting the significant development of the entertainment sector in the Kingdom.
This event comes at a crucial time, coinciding with the announcement by His Excellency Turki Al-Sheikh , Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority, of a new record for the current season, surpassing 14 million visitors. This figure reflects the unprecedented success of Saudi Arabia's entertainment strategy and reaffirms Riyadh's position as a global tourist and entertainment destination, capable of attracting millions from within the Kingdom and abroad. This aligns with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to diversify income sources and enhance quality of life.
During the concert, Haifa Wehbe the audience from the moment she stepped onto the stage. She began her performance with a heartfelt speech thanking the Saudi audience for their warm welcome and expressing her immense joy at participating in this global event. Haifa then performed a diverse selection of her most popular songs, which were met with enthusiastic applause from the audience. She also fulfilled audience requests by performing her latest single, "Badna Nrouq," adding to the vibrant and joyful atmosphere on stage.
For his part, artist Ahmed Saad a fiery musical performance, characterized by high energy and direct interaction with the audience. Before taking the stage, Saad emphasized in media interviews the strength of his relationship with Rotana Records, praising their recent joint successes. In a heartwarming and artistic gesture that was well-received, Saad made a point of supporting young talent by inviting a rising star to sing with him on stage, before delighting the audience with a selection of his most popular songs that have topped the charts across the Arab world.
The two stars also praised the impressive organizational level of the event, expressing their gratitude to His Excellency Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh and the General Entertainment Authority. They emphasized that the technical aspects of the event, including sound engineering, lighting design, and innovative set design at the Mohammed Abdo Arena, rival those of the world's leading theaters, thus placing Riyadh Season among the top international festivals.
