All-star Emirati cast lead celebrations at UAE National Day

A series of concerts will be held in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to mark the occasion

Hussain Al Jassmi and Balqees Fathi perform at an Operetta in May. Wam

Emirati and Arab pop stars will celebrate National Day with a string of concerts in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

When it comes to the capital, Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram will take the stage at du Forum on Yas Island on Saturday.

The 34-year-old is one of the busiest entertainers in the industry. Her television work includes judging on Arab Idol and working a mentor on The Voice. On the recording front, she released her ninth album Hassa Beek in April, which topped the charts in the UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Recently, she lent her voice as Bliss in a special episode of The Powerpuff Girls that had its premiere earlier this month on Cartoon Network Mena. For more information, visit www.tixbox.com

Also performing on Saturday is much-loved Emirati singer Hussain Al Jassmi, who this week released patriotic ode Ahl Al Azem. He will lead an all-star Emirati bill at Riverland, in Dubai Parks and Resorts that also includes Balqees and Fayez Al Saeed. The event is an opportunity for Balqees's fans to hear cuts from her album Arahenkom, which came out recently. For more information, visit www.riverlanddubai.com

Friday night will see Emirati singer Shamma Hamdan perform at Dubai's City Centre Mirdif, while Mohammed Al Shehhi will take the stage at City Walk at 8pm. At the same time, YouTube star turned music artist Fouad Abdul Wahid will be at Dragon Mart to sing his hits Awhamni Bahobah and Zaffa Sana'ani.

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