Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 set for grand closing ceremony

Wednesday, 20 March 2019 14:09

Some of the biggest names in world music will perform at the closing ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.

Keala Settle and Nicole Scherzinger are set to take to the stage on Thursday evening at the Zayed Sports City.

The closing ceremony will also feature the world premiere of the music video for the official song of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, ‘Right Where I’m Supposed To Be’.

Also performing on the night will be Khaleeji idol Rashed Al Majed, Iraqi star Waleed Al Shami, and Emirati singer Hamad Al Ameri.

Members of the public are invited to attend the finale, which begins at 7 pm with tickets available to purchase for AED 60.

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