{
  "id": 12149769,
  "title": "Fadel Chaker to hold first concert in 14 years at Riyadh Season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/fadel-chaker-to-hold-first-concert-in-14-years-at-riyadh-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T12:39:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/10/05/fadel-chaker-to-hold-first-concert-in-14-years-at-riyadh-season/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lebanese singer Fadel Chaker is set to hold his first concert in 14 years at Riyadh Season this month. The performance will take place at Abu Bakr Salem Theatre in Riyadh's Boulevard City on October 22, titled \"Awdat Al Ghayeb\" or \"Return of the Absent.\" The concert's name is derived from \"Ya Ghayeb,\" one of Chaker's most popular songs. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday. Chaker plans to perform three months after Lebanon's military court granted him bail, pending unresolved legal proceedings stemming from his alleged involvement in 2013 clashes with Ahmed Al Assir's supporters in Sidon. Chaker is scheduled to appear before Lebanon's Permanent Military Court on October 21, a day prior to the Riyadh concert. His legal situation has previously led to a 22-year prison sentence, though it was vacated, and he surrendered to Lebanese authorities in October 2022. Chaker's music career began in the late 1990s, with hits like \"Baya El Qolob\" and \"Ya Ghayeb\" establishing his status as a regional star. He has collaborated with artists such as Sherine Abdelwahab, Yara, and Elissa. Despite his hiatus, Chaker continued to create music, releasing several albums in 2025, including \"Ahla Rasma\" and \"Kifek A Fira'i,\" which garnered significant acclaim.",
  "summary": "Fadel Chaker will perform his first concert for 14 years at Riyadh Season this month. The Lebanese singer's first concert in Saudi Arabia is to take place at Abu Bakr Salem Theatre in Riyadh's Boulevard City on October 22. Titled Awdat Al Ghayeb, or Return of the Absent, the show takes its name from Ya Ghayeb , one of his best-known songs. Tickets are to go on sale on Wednesday. Chaker is to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Fadel Chaker returns to stage after 14-year hiatus",
    "Concert held at Abu Bakr Salem Theatre, Riyadh on October 22",
    "Legal proceedings delayed appearance by one day"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Fadel Chaker to hold first concert in 14 years at Riyadh Season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/fadel-chaker-to-hold-first-concert-in-14-years-at-riyadh-season-12153862",
        "published": "2026-10-05T12:39:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}