On Maya Diab and Fadl Shaker: A summary of Assala's statements at the Beirut concert conference

Beirut Airport witnessed a touching moment today with the arrival of Syrian artist Assala Nasri, as she was warmly welcomed by her Lebanese fans, who mingled with ululations and Lebanese dabke, expressing the great love the Lebanese people have for her. This visit is special, as it comes before her highly anticipated concert tomorrow at the Forum De Beyrouth, which represents a long-awaited dream for Assala, as this return comes after a 27-year absence from performing concerts in Beirut.

Assala talks about the Beirut concert During the press conference, Assala expressed her feelings about the Beirut concert, describing it as an old dream that has haunted her since the beginning of her artistic career. She emphasized that this concert represents more than just an artistic occasion for her; it is an opportunity to reconnect with an audience for whom she has always felt special and deeply loved. She stated that this emotional connection makes her feel as if she is returning to a place that resembles her, one brimming with artistic and human energy.

Assala spoke about her deep relationship with the Lebanese people, noting that what unites them transcends all differences or fleeting situations. She explained that mutual love always remains greater than any negative situation, emphasizing that she always views this love as the foundation, even when she receives criticism or some of her actions are misunderstood. She explained that Lebanon represents a special space of love and appreciation for her, and that she cannot imagine that any Lebanese person would offend her out of hatred.

Speaking about her career in recent years, Assala emphasized that she chose to focus entirely on her art, moving away from side pursuits that consumed her time and energy. She said that this decision was a positive turning point in her career, allowing her to give each song its due emotion and dedication, which was reflected in the quality of her recent artistic output.

Surprise at Maya Diab's recent statements and Fadl Shaker's return In response to Maya Diab's statements in a previous interview, Assala expressed her surprise at the content of what was said, considering that the memories she shared with Maya were full of beautiful moments and kind situations. She recalled her memories with her on different occasions, where Maya took care of her and cooked the food herself, which made it difficult for her to accept or believe any negative words coming from her. Despite the surprise, she expressed her gratitude for all the beautiful times they shared in the past.

During the conference, Assala also discussed The Voice, praising the judges and emphasizing that talent isn't linked to age, but rather to emotion and the ability to convey an artistic message. She also expressed her great happiness at the return of artist Fadl Shaker to the artistic scene, describing this event as one of the most beautiful things to happen recently in the artistic community.

About Fairuz and Ziad Rahbani: Respect is constant Speaking about Lebanese music icons, Assala expressed her great respect for Ziad Rahbani and Fairuz, noting that her relationship with them is based on absolute appreciation. Despite the occasional insult, she prefers to ignore it, believing that anyone who insults her without justification may be unconscious or distorted in their consciousness.

On a personal level, Assala spoke of her desire to build a home in Syria, explaining that she has been considering this idea for years and that she hopes to visit her country soon and experience some warm human moments there. She emphasized that her allegiance to Syria has not changed despite her absence, and that her heart remains attached to it no matter how far the distance.

Her daughter, Sham, is a future doctor, and Maxim Khalil is her favorite actor. When asked about her daughter, Sham, Assala confirmed that she has no intention of entering the artistic field, but is rather pursuing her career in medicine, a field she is proud of. She also expressed her admiration for Syrian actor Maxim Khalil, noting that he is one of the artists she loves to follow and whose performances she feels are sincere. In another context, she mentioned that she is keen to bring special medications for her voice from Japan to maintain its quality and presence at her concerts.

Assala and the Lebanese audience Assala concluded the conference by expressing her deep gratitude to the Lebanese public, whom she described as a partner in her success and artistic journey. She emphasized that her relationship with them is unique, one that cannot be measured in words or moments. She considered Lebanon and its people to give her exceptional energy, even in the face of some negative experiences, explaining that the love within her transcends everything that might be said or misunderstood.