Assala pays tribute to Mona Wassef at UAE Loves Syria concert in Dubai
Singer Assala Nasri performed at the "UAE Loves Syria" event at Zabeel Park in Dubai on Saturday. During the show she paid a special tribute to veteran Syrian actress Mona Wassef, who was among those honored at the event, according to CNN Arabic.
CNN بالعربية
Illustrative photo: Crowd at a night concert facing a glowing stage with warm lights and haze. Photo by Yvette de Wit on Unsplash
Background
Asala Nasri is a Syrian singer well known across the Arab world, and Mona Wassef is a prominent figure in Syrian drama and theatre. The event took place in Dubai under the title "The UAE Loves Syria" and included honors for a number of artists.
Key points
CNN Arabic described Asala's appearance at the concert as a departure from her usual habits, without spelling out in its report what that meant.
This is a brief summary. The full details and context are in the original coverage.
