Mohammed Assaf Palestinian pop singer, and the season two winner of Arab Idol, Mohammed Assaf has risen to become one of the Arab world’s most popular entertainers. Loved by millions (10m on Facebook, 3.8m on Instagram and 2.9m on Twitter, at least), the singer nicknamed Al Saroukh (The Rocket) has also become a beacon of hope and… Palestinian pop singer, and the season two winner of Arab Idol, Mohammed Assaf has risen to become one of the Arab world’s most popular entertainers. Loved by millions (10m on Facebook, 3.8m on Instagram and 2.9m on Twitter, at least), the singer nicknamed Al Saroukh (The Rocket) has also become a beacon of hope and pride for the Palestinian diaspora, as well as the wider Arab community. In 2013, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency named Assaf as a goodwill ambassador of peace for Palestinian Refugees and the Palestinian government named him ambassador of culture and art. Not bad for a boy who grew up in Khan Yunis refugee camp. Singer, Origin:Palestine Residence:UAE Sector:Culture and aviation