Eida Al Menhali

Eida Al Menhali (; born 1 January 1977) is an Emirati singer. He is also referred to as Aida al-Menhali.

Al Menhali is also a composer and poet and often performs poetry without musical instruments. This style of performance is known in Arab world as Al Shallat. Having released his debut album, Mahma Jara, in 2002, Al Menhali has released six albums since. He has also toured extensively across the Persian Gulf and Middle East, performing in well-known festivals such as Hala February Festival, Salalah Concerts and Jerash Festival. Al Menhali has garnered praise from many local publications. Khaleej Times has described him as "a hugely popular artist in the region".

Career Al Menhali's debut album, Mahma Jara, was released in 2002. He was one of three UAE singers who opened the 17th edition of the AFC Asian Cup in Abu Dhabi at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in January 2019.

Style

Al Menhali is also a composer and poet and often performs poetry without musical instruments. This practice is known as Al Shallat. reported that Marrakesh security forces had arrested Al Menhali with 11 other foreign citizens and 30 Moroccan nationals, facing charges of prostitution, corruption, and drunkenness. Al-Menhali called the arrest a false rumor, and was supported by Diana Haddad on social media. The Ambassador of Compositions denied the report of detention and said he had just communicated with his "friend Aida Al-Menhali" taking his annual vacation at his Morocco residence.

Discography

Albums

Mahma Jara (2002) Khayef Aleik (2003) Omsiyat Sheeriya (2006) Hadiyat Saif (2011) Shams Al Mahaba (2011) Mestareeh (2012) Gharami (2012) Qemt Al Zooq (2013)

Singles