Riyadh is preparing for a remarkable night of Riyadh Season 2025 as audiences gather next Friday for a special tribute evening honoring “Nabd Al-Kuwait” Nabil Shuail, one of the Gulf region’s most influential musical figures.
The evening, presented by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and organized by Rotana Music Group, will also feature performances by Kuwaiti star Mutref Al-Mutref and Saudi singer Ayed Youssef, accompanied by a full orchestra led by Maestro Medhat Khamis.
Held at “Mohammed Abdu Arena by Emirates NBD” in Boulevard City, this tribute night carries exceptional significance as it celebrates one of the most prominent artistic icons of the Gulf and the Arab world. Nabil Shuail’s artistic journey spans more than four decades, marked by a unique vocal presence that blends the classic Kuwaiti musical heritage with a renewed, modern spirit, establishing him as a defining figure in the evolution of Gulf music.
Many of his timeless songs have shaped the emotional memory of generations across the region, including “Ma Arwa‘ak,” “Nadman,” “Yegoloon,” “Sikkat Safar,” among others that have become part of the collective musical memory in the Gulf, further cementing his position as one of the pillars of modern Arab music.
The evening offers audiences an intimate opportunity to reconnect with this rich musical legacy. Nabil Shuail's presence on stage is not merely a performance; it is the revival of an entire era of melodies that accompanied life’s joys, memories, and personal moments, forming a wide and enduring fan base throughout the Arab world.
Mutref Al-Mutref, with his velvety voice and refined artistic style, brings a layer of emotional depth to the evening, while Ayed contributes a dynamic youthful energy that reflects the new generation’s role in carrying the Gulf music tradition forward.
With the harmony of these three voices, accompanied by the orchestra under the direction of Maestro Medhat Khamis, the night promises a blend of authenticity, artistry, and celebration of influential voices that shaped Gulf musical identity for decades.
Tickets for “Nabd Al-Kuwait” are still available on the webook platform. This special night invites audiences to relive memories shaped by Nabil Shuail’s unforgettable songs, a musical evening that retells an entire history through melody, as one of the heartfelt nights of Riyadh Season.