Music from Pakistan brings together communities in the UAE

Last night’s Umeed 2025 was an evening dedicated to supporting education in Pakistan. Bringing together senior Pakistani musician  Faisal Kapadia and young talents Hassan Raheem and Shae Gill, the event was an evening of fun, hope, and purpose.

Shae Gill, also known as the Pasoori Girl, kicked off the event, showing her talent and range in both orchestral and acoustic numbers. Hassan Rahemm followed, bringing his livewire energy to the stage and getting the audience on their feet. The closing act, Faisal Kapadia, also the Brand ambassador of TCF, held the crowds captive with a slew of songs from the Strings era. Highlights included Faisal jamming with Hassan and Shae on iconic Strings songs.

Umeed 2025 was sponsored by several organisations, including Careem, Habib Bank AG Zurich, Rainbow, Samana, RAK Bank and Emirates.

As Umeed’s title sponsor, Careem’s CEO and co-founder, Mudassir Sheikha, commented: “Pakistan’s economic potential is enormous. Education is the key to unlocking this potential and driving transformative change across the country. For everything Pakistan has given Careem, we feel a deep responsibility to give back. Mission-driven organisations like The Citizens Foundation are making education accessible to the communities that need it most. We are proud to stand alongside them in shaping a brighter future for Pakistan.”

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