In this episode of Abrahamic Voices, hosts Chen Yaakov Kupperman and Mayan Eden sit down with AQ Al Menhali, an Emirati commentator, author, and geopolitical analyst. AQ shares how a chance encounter in France transformed his view of Israelis, the surprising shared roots between Islam and Judaism, and why the Abraham Accords are a seed for a better future. He also opens up about his book on parenting through the lens of faith and his excitement about becoming a first-time father.
In this podcast, you’ll learn:
• How a single conversation in France changed the way AQ sees Israelis and Jewish people.
• The deep linguistic and cultural connections between Arabic and Hebrew that most people don’t know about.
• Why everyday coexistence in cities like Haifa and Shfa’am never makes the news — but should.
• How AQ’s parenting book draws on Judaism, Islam, Christianity, and beyond.
• Why the Abraham Accords matter for the future of the Middle East.
