Emirati singer Ahlam Al Shamsi could not hold back her tears during a press conference held in Tunis, ahead of her major performance at the Carthage International Festival.

During the interview, a journalist asked her about the health condition of her close friend, Angham, causing Ahlam to break down and struggle to continue speaking. She could only say: “May God ease her hardship, I apologize,” in a touching moment that moved the audience deeply.

Angham undergoes surgery and continues treatment in Germany Ahlam’s tears come amid the difficult health circumstances faced by Angham, who recently underwent a delicate surgical operation and is currently continuing her treatment in Germany. Ahlam has repeatedly expressed her deep concern for her close friend, noting that she keeps in constant contact with Angham’s family to check on her condition.

Widespread social media reaction The clip of Ahlam crying during the conference quickly trended on social media, with followers praising her genuine emotions and wishing Angham a speedy recovery and a swift return to her fans across the Arab world.

Ahlam returns to Carthage after 27 years On Thursday evening, Ahlam returned to the Carthage stage after a 27-year absence to conclude the 59th edition of the festival with an exceptional concert attended by a large Tunisian audience. She performed a selection of her most famous songs, including “Qoul Anni Ma Tqoul”, “Tnathar Al Sa’a”, “Ma Yesah Illa Al Sahih”, and “Akthar Men Awwal Ahebak”, receiving enthusiastic reactions from the crowd.

A message of gratitude to her mentor Before the concert began, Ahlam shared a recorded message expressing her gratitude to Kuwaiti composer Anwar Abdullah, describing him as “the first man in my artistic journey” and the one who played a major role in discovering and supporting her from the very beginning.