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Sting Delayed At The Pyramids
26 April 2001 | 0:00:00 GMT/UTC

Sting's concert at Egypt's famous pyramids last night (25 April) was delayed by local star Hakim who claimed he had been snubbed by organisers. Sting's introduction to the crowd was interupted by Hakim who claimed it was his turn to sing. Hakim said, as he left the stage, "Whoever is willing to accept the insult of an Egyptian in Egypt can stay." Some of the crowd left. Hakim was late for a performance due to take place an hour earlier. The crowd calmed down when they were told this by the organisers.

When Sting did eventually get on stage he received a warm welcome. He was joined by Cheb Mami who sang on Sting's Desert Rose. He performed songs from Brand New Day.

Archeologists repeated complaints that the pyramids and sphinx could be damaged, it was only the third time a rock performer has been allowed to play there. Sting's current tour has taken him to Dubai, the UAE and Jordan.

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