• Egyptian singer Amr Diab performs at the Beirut Waterfront Arena in the Lebanese capital late on August 19, 2023. (Photo by ANWAR AMRO / AFP)
    Egyptian singer Amr Diab performs at the Beirut Waterfront Arena in the Lebanese capital late on August 19, 2023. (Photo by ANWAR AMRO / 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

MENA

Amr Diab performs in Lebanon

The performance took place at the Beirut Waterfront Arena in the Lebanese capital

The National

August 20, 2023

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Updated: August 20, 2023, 7:15 PM