Staff Reporter
LEBANESE singer Ragheb Alama launched his latest album Ana Wayyak (I am with you), mostly shot at the Pearl-Qatar, at a programme at The Oyster, the sales and marketing centre of the Pearl.
The event was held under the aegis of the United Development Company (UDC), developer of the multi-billion dollar project and in the presence of local and international media.
The album was launched on the basis of an exclusive arrangement between the singer and the prime developer and it has received wide media attention and coverage in the Arab world.
Elie Jubran, general manager of marketing and communication at The Pearl-Qatar, and other officials joined Alama at the ceremony.
Jubran said he was happy that the Lebanese singer chose Pearl-Qatar to film his latest music video and also to launch it. He thanked Alama for showing interest in the island.
“The Pearl Qatar-Island is a blend of diverse cultures and lifestyles as well as an important tourist address of the future,” he said.
“The distinguished lifestyle of the Pearl-Qatar in the video is a testament to the vision of the glamorous lifestyle that awaits the inhabitants of the island.”
Alama said that launching the video was an exciting experience for director Thierry Vergnes, the crew and for him.
He said the video was shot in Doha and Lebanon. Most of the scenes were taken at The Pearl- Qatar.
Alama said: “We always search for the most beautiful locations to film our music videos, which was the reason behind choosing The Pearl- Qatar.
“The residential towers, beaches, yachts, luxurious marinas and spas on the island reflect the spectacular splendor we were looking for. We truly believe The Pearl-Qatar is a unique project of unmatched dimensions and grandeur.”
The Lebanese singer described the political situation in his country as “ridiculous” calling upon all parties to show national responsibility.
He thanked HH the Emir for his help saying the Qatari government did a lot to alleviate the suffering of the Lebanese people after the war in 2006.
Alama wondered why the world’s most influential countries were angered when two Israeli soldiers were kidnapped and silent when hundreds of Lebanese were killed and hundreds of thousands displaced. |
