In his first-ever concert in Beirut, Egyptian star Ahmad Saad lit up the Lebanese capital on Saturday evening, in an exceptional performance hosted at Forum de Beirut, drawing a massive crowd and remarkable energy that turned the stage into one shared space for singing, dancing and celebration.
From the very first moments, it was clear the Lebanese audience had been eagerly awaiting Ahmad Saad, before the Egyptian star took on the task of raising the excitement song after song, drawing on his spontaneous stage presence, easygoing charm and his ability to interact directly with the crowd.
Among the songs that have become crowd favorites and racked up millions of views and widespread popularity, Saad performed a selection of his biggest hits, including “Wassa’ Wassa’,” “Eih El Youm El Helw Da,” “Sayrina Ya Dunya,” “Aleeki Oyoun,” “Mkasarat,” “Kotti,” and “Ekhtiyarati,” among others, with the hall turning, song after song, into one massive chorus singing along and dancing to the beat.
Ahmad Saad didn’t stop at singing alone; throughout the evening he kept up a steady stream of banter and interaction with the Lebanese audience, sending a message of love to Beirut and its people. With his usual spontaneity, he said: “The Lebanese people are the sweetest people on the planet, and because you’re such sweet people, they brought you a sweet singer like me,” drawing laughter and applause from the crowd.
A visual production to match the concert
The evening came together as a fully integrated production, combining live performance with high-energy showmanship and visual spectacle, featuring giant screens, visual effects and dynamic lighting accompanying each segment of the concert, alongside a troupe of dancers who added a theatrical dimension to the show, turning the Forum de Beirut stage into a complete spectacle with every song.
Ramy Ayach… the concert’s surprise
The surprise that set the stage ablaze came when star Ramy Ayach joined Ahmad Saad on stage, as the two performed the duet “Soltana” in an appearance that brought together two voices from Egypt and Lebanon amid huge audience excitement. The moment came just days after the collaboration between the two stars was released, and “Soltana” turned into one of the standout moments of the evening, amid applause and cheers from a crowd that responded enthusiastically to the duo from the very first moment they appeared together on stage.
The concert, produced by Rola Talj, stood out as one of the highlights of Beirut’s concert season this year, in an evening that brought together a crowd-favorite star making his first direct encounter with the Lebanese audience, alongside a large-scale production befitting the scale of the occasion.
Ahmad Saad meets the media after the concert
After the curtain came down on the concert, Ahmad Saad made a point of meeting with Lebanese and Arab media representatives, at a press conference held right at Forum de Beirut and moderated by media personality Rana Osteih. During the conference, the Egyptian star spoke about his special love for Beirut and the Lebanese audience, and the importance of this concert to him, touching on the crowd’s response to him, along with a number of details about his artistic career and upcoming projects.
Between a stage filled with singing and cheers, a crowd that sang along to his songs from start to finish, and a surprise that brought Ahmad Saad and Ramy Ayach together on “Soltana,” Ahmad Saad left Beirut having left behind a night that, from its very first moments, clearly became one of the most talked-about concert nights on social media, one that will remain a cherished memory between the artist and his Lebanese fans. Ahmad Saad himself summed up this affection in his Instagram post, where he shared photos from the evening and wrote: “I love you, Lebanon.”
