<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The upscale Al-Maliki neighborhood in the Syrian capital, Damascus, witnessed a horrific crime that claimed the life of artist Diala Al-Wadi, daughter of the late musician Solhi Al-Wadi.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> A horrific crime rocks Damascus: Artist Diala Al-Wadi is killed inside her home. </h3><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1152/774;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/fe1175be-9077-491f-8207-54b01f76524f.webp" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Late Sunday night, an unknown assailant broke into her home after chasing her to the entrance. He strangled her to death with the intent of stealing, then fled the scene with gold jewelry and a sum of money. 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The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights confirmed that the killing was motivated by robbery. The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced that the Criminal Investigation Department had begun investigations and was collecting evidence to identify the perpetrator. No official arrests have been announced yet, while security investigations continue to uncover the circumstances of the crime.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Who is Diala Al Wadi? </h3><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1284/1588;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/7549f014-1a27-4a05-833e-d1a8ee75cc81.webp" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Diala Al-Wadi holds British citizenship but has lived in Damascus for many years. She is a graduate of the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts, class of 1986. Her father is the renowned composer Solhi Al-Wadi, founder of the Higher Institute of Music and the Syrian National Symphony Orchestra. Diala was known for her cultural activism and theatrical and television appearances, and was respected and appreciated by her colleagues in the artistic community.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Overwhelming sadness in the Syrian artistic community </h3><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:849/548;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/bfee1254-ce80-4772-8813-9b57fc6b6b8d.webp" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The tragic passing of Diala Al Wadi has sparked a wave of grief and anger in the Syrian artistic community. Artist Shukran Murtaja mourned her with touching words on her official account, saying: “Our teacher and daughter of our teacher… May God have mercy on you, Diala. May your soul rest in peace.” Artist Qassem Malho wrote a post mourning his colleague: “Shocking news… Diala Al Wadi was killed today in her home in Damascus… You were a breath of elegance and good manners.” He also remembered her classmates from the 1986 class, including the late Hatem Ali, Ghassan Massoud, and Dalaa Al Rahbi. Details of the funeral and mourning ceremonies have not yet been announced, pending the disclosures of the ongoing investigations.</p>