Sham Al Zahabi Talks About Assala’s Return to Syria
Sham Al Zahabi has revealed the strong emotions she is experiencing as her mother, Syrian singer Assala Nasri, prepares to return to Syria for live performances after a long absence. ❤️🇸🇾
For Sham, the upcoming trip is not simply about attending her mother’s concerts. It represents a return to family, memories and a homeland that has remained emotionally important to both mother and daughter.
During a recent interview, Sham described the moment of returning to Syria as overwhelming, saying that she expected to break down in tears when they finally set foot in their homeland and meet their relatives and loved ones again.
Her emotional reaction reflects the deeper meaning behind Assala’s return, particularly after years away from performing major public concerts in Syria.
Assala Set for Two Concerts in Damascus
Assala is preparing to meet her Syrian audience again through two major concerts scheduled for September 17 and 19, 2026, at Al Fayhaa Sports Hall in Damascus.
The concerts are expected to be an important milestone in Assala’s career, especially because they combine her artistic return with a deeply personal connection to her homeland.
The event will also carry a humanitarian dimension, with half of the proceeds reportedly allocated to charitable organizations.
Ticket sales are scheduled to begin online on September 5, 2026, ahead of the highly anticipated concerts.
A Return Filled With Childhood Memories
For Assala, returning to Syria means much more than stepping onto a concert stage.
The singer has previously spoken emotionally about the places she wants to visit once she returns, including her family home and her grandmother’s house.
She recalled intimate childhood memories connected to her grandmother’s home, describing its courtyard, the grapevine and the traditional high copper bed, as well as memories of hearing the dawn call to prayer from the nearby minaret.
These details reveal why the upcoming return carries such emotional weight. Assala is not simply returning to perform; she is reconnecting with a chapter of her personal history.
That sentiment closely mirrors Sham Al Zahabi’s own comments about seeing their homeland and meeting the people they have missed.
“Al Asala” Connects Assala With Her Syrian Roots
Assala’s recent artistic work has also reflected her connection to Syria.
The singer recently released a new song titled “Al Asala,” a project with a clear Syrian identity that was produced by her daughter Sham Al Zahabi as part of Sham’s entry into music production.
The song features lyrics and composition by Amjad Jomaa, with musical arrangement by Fouad Jned, while directors Peter Ramses and Peter George worked on the music video.
The project revolves around themes of loyalty, authenticity, love and remaining connected to one’s roots despite distance and separation.
The title itself carries a double meaning. It refers to Assala’s name while also expressing the concept of authenticity and loyalty, making the song particularly relevant to the singer’s current journey back toward her Syrian roots.
Sham Al Zahabi Begins Her Music Production Journey
The project is also significant for Sham Al Zahabi personally, as it marks her official move into music production.
Sham brought together a group of young Syrian talents for the project, creating a collaboration that combines her mother’s established artistic experience with a younger generation of Syrian creators.
The music video uses artificial intelligence technology to tell a dramatic story about a woman who experiences love in her homeland, leaves because of separation and eventually returns to Damascus.
The visual concept reinforces the central message of the project: distance may separate people physically, but it does not necessarily erase memories, loyalty or emotional attachment to home.
Assala’s Return Sparks Strong Public Interest
Interest in Assala’s return to Damascus has continued to grow, particularly after visual content highlighting iconic locations in the Syrian capital, including Umayyad Square, the Umayyad Mosque and Mount Qasioun.
The upcoming concerts therefore represent more than a musical event. They bring together music, nostalgia, family, identity and a powerful sense of belonging.
For Sham Al Zahabi, however, the most important part may be the emotional moment when she and her mother finally return home.
Between Sham’s tears, Assala’s memories, the anticipation of the Syrian audience and the message of “Al Asala,” the Damascus concerts are shaping up to become one of the most emotionally significant moments in Assala’s recent career. ❤️🎶
