The recent appearance of Egyptian singer Ahmed Saad in one of his concerts in Saudi Arabia in strange clothes sparked widespread controversy on social media. While on stage, the Egyptian artist appeared wearing an earring in his ears and a sleeveless jacket underneath a transparent mesh shirt.

The criticism reached the Musicians Syndicate, which demanded action against the artist. The spokesman for the syndicate rejected the idea of punishment, and with the increasing controversy, the artist wrote commenting, "My choices are ruining my life"