Pakistani singer Naeem Sindhi shines at Saudi cultural event

Pakistani singer Naeem Sindhi shines at Saudi cultural event

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Saudi Arabia launches ‘Global Harmony’ initiative to foster cultural integration

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RIYADH (Web Desk) - Saudi Ministry of Media launched the ‘Global Harmony’ initiative as a part of the Kingdom’s ‘Quality of Life’ Programme, a key pillar of the Vision 2030 objectives at the Al-Suwaidi Park on Wednesday night.

As a significant component of the initiative, Riyadh Season – a cultural and sporting event held annually in Saudi Arabia from October to March ¬- is currently featuring the cultures of nine nations with prominent resident communities in Saudi Arabia: India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, Yemen, Sudan, Jordan, Syria, Bangladesh, and Egypt.

APP adds: Pakistani singer Naeem Sindhi, in a vibrant display of music and culture, captivated audiences with his melodious voice during an open-air concert at Suwaidi Park on Wednesday night.

The performance, set against a stage illuminated by colorful lights, attracted a diverse crowd, particularly resonating with women and youth who eagerly embraced the unique blend of Pakistani music and culture.

The concert was a part of the ‘Pakistan Week’ celebrations, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Media to promote Pakistani cultural heritage and provide recreation for the Pakistani diaspora in Saudi Arabia.

The event’s highlight was Naeem Sindhi’s heartfelt renditions of popular songs, especially the Punjabi hit ‘Mara Ae Te Mara Sahi Yaar Jo Hai’ and the Sindhi anthem “Jiye Sindh Jiye Sindh Wara Jiyan Sindhi Toli Ajrak Wara Jiyan.”

These songs stirred nostalgia and pride among attendees, who swayed to the music in an atmosphere of shared cultural heritage.

Ambassador of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Farooq, inaugurated Pakistan Week at Suwaidi Park, expressing hope that the event would strengthen the cultural ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Shoaib Malik, a prominent figure in the cricket world, also attended the music gala, sharing his happiness at seeing people of various backgrounds and nationalities, alongside the Pakistani diaspora, participating in the cultural event.

He noted that Saudi Arabia is progressing in the right direction and is set to become a focal point of global attention in the near future across multiple domains.