Loay Alshareef

Expert Overview

Loay Alshareef is a linguist and educator based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a passion for modern and ancient Semitic languages, particularly Arabic, Hebrew, and Syriac.

Born and raised in Saudi Arabia with a religious Muslim background, Alshareef was initially exposed to negative views about Jews and Israel. However, his perspective began to shift during his studies in France, where he lived with a Jewish host family.

This experience challenged and ultimately transformed his views, inspiring him to actively counter antisemitic disinformation and support initiatives like the Abraham Accords.

Since 2012, Alshareef has been creating and producing educational content on YouTube, focusing on language, history, and cultural understanding. He aims to leverage his deep knowledge of Judeo-Arabic heritage to foster better relations between Arabs and Jews, contributing to a future of mutual respect and co-operation. Alshareef holds a Master’s degree in Software Engineering from Penn State.