Syrian Tourism Minister criticized for welcoming Ragheb Alama
The article discussed the controversy surrounding Syrian Minister of Tourism Mazen Al-Salhani’s reception of Lebanese artist Ragheb Alama in Damascus. The singer’s activities sparked strong reactions among Syrian followers, as clips from previous concerts were circulated showing Alama greeting Bashar Al-Assad. Despite later clarifying that his greeting was a customary gesture in the context of salutations from governments and presidents in Arab countries, some followers interpreted his actions as an implicit endorsement of the Syrian regime. The article also reviewed Alama’s past statements, in which he claimed that the Syrian revolution was not genuine but a project, and noted that he had congratulated Bashar Al-Assad in 2014. The Syrian Minister of Tourism welcomed Alama to discuss the role of art in promoting tourism. The artist emphasized the importance of supporting artistic events to help Syria regain its tourism stature after years of absence, expressing his longing for the Syrian people and his desire to hold concerts there soon.
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