Entertainment

Emirati star sends message of hope at 'One World: Together At Home' to celebrate COVID-19 frontliners worldwide

UAE’s international singing sensation Hussain Al Jassmi shared a positive message of hope during Global Citizen’s international livestream concert ‘One World: Together At Home’.
Singing “Bahebek Wahashteni / Mohem Jedan”, the Emirati star’s represented UAE and the Arab world in sharing a message that resonated more so for the country’s frontliners who, apart from their dedication to treating those afflicted by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), also wish for the day when they can hug and be close together with their loved ones as well.
“The Emirates has provided aid to more than 15 countries around the world through ongoing medical and humanitarian aid. I’m proud to be an Emirati. I hope the dark cloud hovering over us would end soon, so we can meet again, and go back to our regular encounters, through concerts and social visits.”
hussain al jasmi 3 e1587236177485
Al Jassmi is among the stellar line up of international artists curated for the Global Citizen event that also some of the world’s leading artists led by Lady Gaga including Oprah Winfrey, Matthew McConaughey, Formula One Champion Lewis Hamilton, Andrea Bocelli, John Legend, David Beckham, Celine Dion, Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift, Idris Elba and Usher.
The historic global special uses the power of music and advocacy to bring people together from their homes. It will share messages of gratitude and appreciation from treated COVID-19 patients to the world’s healthcare workers putting their health on the line to combat the pandemic and support global COVID-19 response initiatives.
hussain al jasmi 5 e1587236246346
One World One World: Together at Home global special is organised by the Global Citizens that aims to build a movement of action-taking citizens across the world to help end extreme poverty by 2030. Through a mix of content, events, grassroots organising and action platform, Global Citizens is fostering values of solidarity and unity and building a movement. It organises massive global campaigns to amplify actions of governments, international and non-profit organizations, celebrities, artists and individuals to end poverty.
To date, the high-level efforts of Global Citizens has recorded commitments and policy announcements valued at over $48 billion expected to impact more than 880 million people by 2030.

Staff Report

The Filipino Times is the chronicler of stories for, of and by Filipinos all over the world, reaching more than 236 countries in readership. Any interesting story to share? Email us at [email protected]

Related Articles

Back to top button