Palestinian singer Muhammad Assaf on Friday qualified for the final of MBC's popular singing competition Arab Idol. Assaf, from Gaza City, sang popular Palestinian song 'Ya Teir el-Tayir', 'Oh Flying Bird', after the results were announced, bringing applause from the judges and audience. The Palestinian singer is one of 12 finalists competing to win. Assaf was hospitalised Thursday after he was found unconscious backstage, MBC reported.