"I used to cry in front of people, but my family told me not to get upset " In her short career, Al Sabban has already released 11 of her own songs, as well as a number of cover tracks
"I should be happy about being different to everyone else " Her parents' comments inspired her to stop letting her condition hold her back

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The singer, 15, has become something of a sensation on social media, thanks to her stirring renditions of popular Arabic tracks.

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She suffers from ichthyosis, an incurable condition that affects the appearance of the skin, resulting in dry and flaky areas
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In fact, past experience had prepared her to face these comments
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"I dream of the day I will sing with Ahlam, Al Jassmi and Balqees," she says "It is good to show people that you are strong
In the end, we are all human In 2019, her Saudi National Day song grabbed the attention of Turki Al Sheikh, chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, who asked her to be part of Riyadh Season

دانية الصبان: مرض السمكية نعمة.. وتغلَّبت عليه بفني الراقي

However, it took years until the teen felt ready to share her voice on social media.

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Her next goal is to create a hit album and she hopes to duet with some A-list stars
Why Dania Al Sabban isn't letting her skin hold her back from being a singing sensation: 'I should be happy about being different'
Her recent cover of Hussain Al Jassmi's Bel Bont el Areed in particular caused a splash, as she transformed the Emirati superstar's fast-paced number into a more soulful track
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Her cover of Ashofak Yom was the first song she shared on Instagram, with the video garnering 100,000 views within a matter of days
Saudi Arabian teenager Dania Al Sabban is smashing stereotypes and creating smash hits, all at once "Of course I faced bullying, but my parents warned me of this before I was on social media," she says
Al Sabban's health struggles were the reason behind her hesitation to share her talent People who have the same condition, or any other condition, should go out and enjoy their time

دانية الصبان: مرض السمكية نعمة.. وتغلَّبت عليه بفني الراقي

"Ever since I was a child, people have scrutinised me," she says.

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Although she planned to perform seven songs, the audience pushed her to continue
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In the end, we only live once
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With the support of her family, she decided to chase her dreams and began uploading videos 18 months ago