Turki Al-Sheikh announces the date of Fadel Shaker’s concert in Riyadh after an absence of 14 years
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Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, announced the date of the artist Fadel Shaker’s concert in Riyadh on October 22, after an absence of nearly 14 years from concerts, noting that the concert will be held at the Abu Bakr Salem Theater as part of the Riyadh Season activities.
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Why It Matters
Fadel Shaker is a famous Saudi artist who was absent from the artistic scene for nearly 14 years due to personal and legal circumstances. He recently returned to participate in cultural events inside Saudi Arabia.
(CNN) - Turki Al Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority in Saudi Arabia, announced on Sunday the date of the upcoming concert by artist Fadel Shaker in Riyadh, after an absence of nearly 14 years from concerts.
Al-Sheikh, through his official accounts on social media, published a poster for the concert scheduled to be held on October 22, with the words: “The return of the absent Fadel Shaker,” along with the date of the concert and the date on which tickets will be released.
Al-Sheikh commented: “Many asked about him, and many waited for his return... The great artist Fadel Shaker meets his fans in Riyadh, after a long absence, at the Abu Bakr Salem Theater, as part of the Riyadh Season concerts.”
He revealed, through a video clip that he shared on his official account on the “X” platform, about the presence of the artist Fadel Shaker in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and Al-Sheikh commented on the video, saying: “A historic contract with a historic star... an authentic star, and he has a special place in the hearts of all Saudis.”
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The concert will witness a large crowd and tickets may sell out quickly
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What are the circumstances that led to Fadel Shaker’s absence from concerts for 14 years?
- Will Fadel Shaker participate in other concerts after this concert?
- What are the challenges that organizing the ceremony may face in terms of security and organization?







