Mohammed Assaf , 19 , is the first ` ` Arab Idol '' finalist from Egypt . Palestinian authorities had to make special arrangements to get him to Cairo for training . Two finalists were eliminated last weekend , rounding out the top 10 . Palestinian President President Abbas called to meet the college student last weekend .
Mohammed Assaf , 19 , is the first ` ` Arab Idol '' finalist from Egypt . Palestinian authorities had to make special arrangements to get him to Cairo for training . Palestinian President President Abbas called to meet the college student last weekend .