Egyptian singer Amr Diab performs in Lebanon - in pictures

  • Egyptian singer Amr Diab plays his first concert in Lebanon in more than 12 years on August 19. All photos: AFP
    Egyptian singer Amr Diab plays his first concert in Lebanon in more than 12 years on August 19. All photos: AFP
  • About 20,000 fans attended Diab's gig at Beirut Waterfront Arena
    About 20,000 fans attended Diab's gig at Beirut Waterfront Arena
  • Diab's show prompted debate online - there was criticism the gig was not appropriate during Lebanon's straitened economic times
    Diab's show prompted debate online - there was criticism the gig was not appropriate during Lebanon's straitened economic times
  • There was also criticism of the mess fans left behind
    There was also criticism of the mess fans left behind
  • Diab took a colourful stage production to Lebanon
    Diab took a colourful stage production to Lebanon
  • Crisis or not, Diab's fans turned out to enjoy the music
    Crisis or not, Diab's fans turned out to enjoy the music
  • Many Diab fans also logged online to defend the show
    Many Diab fans also logged online to defend the show
  • Diab fans danced in the Lebanese capital
    Diab fans danced in the Lebanese capital
  • Diab encourages his audience
    Diab encourages his audience
  • And his fans join in
    And his fans join in
  • Fans at the Diab concert
    Fans at the Diab concert
  • Diab is one of the biggest pop stars in the Arab world
    Diab is one of the biggest pop stars in the Arab world
  • Dancers perform alongside Diab
    Dancers perform alongside Diab
  • Diab sings during his Beirut concert
    Diab sings during his Beirut concert