Mohammed Abdu performs at the newly built super dome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - in pictures

  • Saudi singer Mohammed Abdu performs at the newly built Super Dome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
    Saudi singer Mohammed Abdu performs at the newly built Super Dome in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Concert-goers show their coronavirus vaccine certificates as they enter the arena.
    Concert-goers show their coronavirus vaccine certificates as they enter the arena.
  • The concert was organised by the Saudi General Entertainment Authority after the kingdom lifted coronavirus restrictions on events in May.
    The concert was organised by the Saudi General Entertainment Authority after the kingdom lifted coronavirus restrictions on events in May.
  • Hundreds of fans cheered on the Saudi superstar.
    Hundreds of fans cheered on the Saudi superstar.
  • All audience members had to show proof of vaccination against Covid-19 upon entry, while wearing masks was optional.
    All audience members had to show proof of vaccination against Covid-19 upon entry, while wearing masks was optional.
  • Mohammed Abdu has been described as 'The Artist of the Arabs'.
    Mohammed Abdu has been described as 'The Artist of the Arabs'.
  • He began his career in the 1960s and has delighted his fans ever since.
    He began his career in the 1960s and has delighted his fans ever since.
  • Abdu is often credited for preserving classical songs and celebrating Arab heritage.
    Abdu is often credited for preserving classical songs and celebrating Arab heritage.
  • As well as singing, Abdu also plays the oud, known as 'the king of instruments' in the Arab world.
    As well as singing, Abdu also plays the oud, known as 'the king of instruments' in the Arab world.