• Fans in Riyadh got to enjoy a performance from Enrique Iglesias as part of the inaugural Formula E at Ad Diriyah. Courtesy Sportscode Images
    Fans in Riyadh got to enjoy a performance from Enrique Iglesias as part of the inaugural Formula E at Ad Diriyah. Courtesy Sportscode Images
  • Jason Derulo also took to the stage at the Formula E Venue in Riyadh. Courtesy Sportscode Images
    Jason Derulo also took to the stage at the Formula E Venue in Riyadh. Courtesy Sportscode Images
  • Enrique Iglesias performed some of his biggest hits in Riyadh. Courtesy Sportscode Images
    Enrique Iglesias performed some of his biggest hits in Riyadh. Courtesy Sportscode Images
  • “I feel like tonight is going to be very powerful; very, very powerful. Since we are in Saudi Arabia I want to do things a little different,” Derulo told the crowd, before gifting Saudi Arabia the debut performance of a new song. Courtesy Sportscode Images
    “I feel like tonight is going to be very powerful; very, very powerful. Since we are in Saudi Arabia I want to do things a little different,” Derulo told the crowd, before gifting Saudi Arabia the debut performance of a new song. Courtesy Sportscode Images
  • Derulo then performed his new song for the very first time at the Formula E Venue in Riyadh. Courtesy Sportscode Images
    Derulo then performed his new song for the very first time at the Formula E Venue in Riyadh. Courtesy Sportscode Images
  • Iglesias' act included a salsa with a female singer, extravagant fireworks and eccentric laser displays. Courtesy Sportscode Images
    Iglesias' act included a salsa with a female singer, extravagant fireworks and eccentric laser displays. Courtesy Sportscode Images
  • Iglesias also performed songs in Spanish. Courtesy Sportscode Images
    Iglesias also performed songs in Spanish. Courtesy Sportscode Images
  • It was emotional on stage for Egyptian superstar Amr Diab during Day 2 of the concert series in Riyadh. Courtesy Sportscode Images
    It was emotional on stage for Egyptian superstar Amr Diab during Day 2 of the concert series in Riyadh. Courtesy Sportscode Images
  • The crowd watching Diab performing in Riyadh. Courtesy Sportscode Images
    The crowd watching Diab performing in Riyadh. Courtesy Sportscode Images
  • The rain didn't dampen the spirits of concert-goers who wanted to see Diab perform. Courtesy Sportscode Images
    The rain didn't dampen the spirits of concert-goers who wanted to see Diab perform. Courtesy Sportscode Images
  • It was the singer's first time performing in Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Sportscode Images
    It was the singer's first time performing in Saudi Arabia. Courtesy Sportscode Images

Enrique Iglesias, Amr Diab and The Black Eyed Peas take the stage in Riyadh — in pictures


Evelyn Lau
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Concertgoers in Riyadh enjoyed another day of music thanks to the inaugural Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix in Saudi Arabia. Featuring acts like Enrique Iglesias, Amr Diab, David Guetta, OneRepublic and The Black Eyed Peas, the three-day musical event is one of the largest western pop concerts to take place in the Kingdom.

The concert kicked off with a performance by Jason Derulo who surprised fans by debuting a new song.

"I feel like tonight is going to be very powerful – very, very powerful. Since we are in Saudi Arabia I want to do things a little different,” Derulo told the crowd.

The night also featured a performance from Spanish pop star Enrique Iglesias who performed his biggest hits in Spanish and English including Bailamos, Hero and Heartbeat.

The second night saw The Black Eyed Peas and Egyptian star Amr Diab take to the stage. Diab performed his hits such as Lealy Nahary, Tamally Ma'ak, and Da Law Etsab.

The Black Eyed Peas also brought their top hits to the Riyadh stage as they performed Boom Boom Pow, Let's Get it Started and Where is the Love.

The final day will see veteran DJ David Guetta and American pop-rockers One Republic close the concert.

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