Autistic Emirati pianist steals hearts at Abu Dhabi temple

15-year-old Ahmed Al Hashemi delivers spellbinding performance

- BY ASHWANI KUMAR | Chief Reporter

The serene amphitheatre beside the Ganga waters at the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi resonated with music and emotion as 15-year-old Emirati pianist Anmed Al Hashemi, a remarkable young artist on the autism spectrum, delivered a spellbinding performance that left more than 500 guests in awe.

The event, titled ‘A Symphony of Harmony’, celebrated people of determination and promoted values of shared humanity.