Abu Dhabi – Moroccan singer Wiam Dahmani passed away on Sunday night in Abu Dhabi, aged 34.
Dahmani, a resident of the UAE for several years, died of a heart attack at the Novotel Al-Bustan Hotel in Abu Dhabi, said Al-Bayan.
News and social media websites earlier said that the singer had passed away in the city of Dubai, including Moroccan websites.
The Dubai Media Office issued a statement denying the reports and urging journalists and social media websites to ensure the accuracy of news.