United Arab Emirates

Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Dubai announces engagement

Rabbi Levi Duchman, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to the United Arab Emirates and the country's chief rabbi, announces engagement to Lea Hadad.

Bennett arrives in UAE for 'special meeting' with Emirati leader

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is in Abu Dhabi for a 'special' meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed.

A First:

Israel signs free trade deal with the UAE

Israel and the United Arab Emirates sign comprehensive free trade deal - the first of its kind between Israel and an Arab country.

Israel and UAE to sign free trade agreement

Customs duties to be eliminated on 96% of products with 'Iran threats driving the process.'

Fear of Iranian revenge:

Israelis reminded of travel warning to destinations abroad

Officials in Jerusalem fear Iran will step up its efforts to harm Israelis following elimination of senior IRGC member.

Israeli Ambassador to the UAE: Abraham Accords like a baby

Amb. Amir Hayek discusses regional cooperation with i24NEWS.

UAE suspends execution of Israeli accused of drug smuggling

The 43-year-old Arab Israeli from Haifa was caught with more than a pound of cocaine in her possession last year.

Pres. Herzog flies to UAE to express condolences to bin Zayed

President Herzog to express condolences to new UAE president on the passing of the previous president President, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed.

Herzog to make last-minute condolence visit to UAE

On behalf of the State of Israel, Pres. Herzog to fly to the UAE to offer condolences on passing of its late Pres. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed.

President of the United Arab Emirates dies

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Emir of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, dies at 73.

UAE Foreign Minister condemns Elad attack

Foreign Minister Lapid speaks to Emirati Foreign Minister who condemns Elad attack and sends condolences to the families of those murdered.

Herzog speaks to Abbas: I hope for peace

President Herzog calls UAE Crown Prince, King of Bahrain and PA chairman on the occasion of the end of the Ramadan month.

Passover 2022 in the UAE Jewish community

Whose strange logic links the Abu Dhabi Passover celebrations to the escalation of violence between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs? Op-ed.

Can we create a culture of peace in the Middle East?

Repeating the same slogans and playing politics with a just Arab cause will not solve it. It will not bring either side security.

UAE FM: Appreciate Israel's efforts to calm tensions

Israeli FM Lapid speaks with UAE counterpart bin Zayed about current tensions, anti-Israel disinformation.

UAE summons Israeli Ambassador over Temple Mount violence

UAE demands Israel end "practices" taken in response to violent riots on the Temple Mount.

Historic Seder in UAE

With the approach of Passover, Dubai is preparing for it's largest public Seder ever.

UAE to join March of the Living

For the first time ever, the United Arab Emirates will send representatives to join the March of the Living.

Bahrain, UAE condemn Tel Aviv attack

Both countries normalized ties with Israel in late 2020 as part of the US-brokered Abraham Accords.

Israeli woman sentenced to death in UAE identified

Haifa woman arrested in United Arab Emirates with half a kilo of cocaine sentenced to death.

Israel, United Arab Emirates complete talks on free trade deal

"This is an important moment in relations between Israel and the UAE,' said Bennett.

Israel, US, UAE push interfaith dialogue

UAE-US-Israel religious coexistence working group to advance interfaith and intercultural dialogue and counter religious intolerance.

Transportation Minister to visit UAE, sign shipping agreement

Sunday's visit will be first foreign trip for Labor party leader in current position.

Next summit: US, Israel and the United Arab Emirates

Israel seeks to bring US and UAE closer amid tensions between the sides.

'Abraham Accords Games'

Israeli & intl. soccer legends face to face in the UAE

High-level officials to travel to UAE for 'Abraham Accords Games' featuring soccer legends from Israel and around the world.

Egypt hosts trilateral summit with Bennett, UAE Crown Prince

Israeli prime minister joins Egyptian president, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in Egypt for trilateral talks.

UAE rabbi plans largest-ever Passover Seder

Thousands of traditional handmade shmurah matzahs now en route to the United Arab Emirates.

Israeli amb. leads mission to broaden Abraham Accords

Amb. Danny Danon leads international dignitary delegation to Middle East in bid to broaden Accord benefits and assist developing nations.

Assad's surprise visit marks warming ties between UAE and Syria

US ‘profoundly disappointed’ after United Arab Emirates hosts Syria’s Assad.

UAE: 1st lifestyle show hosted by Israeli TV presenter launches

'Dubai This Week' offers viewers unique access to the Emirates and celebrity interviews.

ShipTek2022:

UAE ministry wins maritime sustainability & innovation award

UAE Energy and Infrastructure Ministry wins 'Regulatory Initiative in Maritime Sustainability & Innovation Award' at ShipTek 2022.

American Jewish Committee opens first office in an Arab country

AJC Abu Dhabi’s The Sidney Lerner Center for Arab-Jewish Understanding opens eighteen months after the Abraham Accords.

Israeli chief rabbi visits UAE

Chief Rabbi of Israel invited by Rabbi of the UAE to meet with the growing Jewish community throughout the Emirates.

Security Council approves arms embargo on Houthis

UAE accused of winning Russia's support by abstaining in votes on Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Op-Ed:

A dangerous scenario of widespread chaos in the Middle East

An international stance must be taken against the militia axis whose attacks on the UAE alone included four drones just last week. Op-ed.

US fighter jets arrive in UAE

US sends F-22 fighter jets to United Arab Emirates as part of a defense response to recent attacks by Houthi rebels.

Sledgehammer by (former) US Amb. David Friedman: A Review

David Friedman gives us the inside view of what led to the Abraham Accords and of the PA's rejection of any progress. And more. Op-ed.

Fire breaks out following explosion in Abu Dhabi building

Explosion believed to have been caused by a gas cylinder. Fire extinguished, no injuries reported.

Houthi expert:

'Our missiles and drones will reach Tel Aviv and Eilat Port'

Yemeni military expert warns that Houthi missiles and drones can hit targets in Israel.

State Dept. okays potential weapons sales to Mideast allies

State Department approves potential weapons sales to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Iranian FM:

'Zionist regime's presence is a threat'

Iran's Foreign Minister speaks to UAE counterpart days after latest Houthi attack on the UAE.

US military launched missiles during Houthi attack on UAE

US officials say the US military launched interceptor missiles during this week's Houthi attack on UAE.

UAE rabbi: Herzog's Emirates visit was historic and emotional

Rabbi Elie Abadie, Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Council of the Emirates, describes President Herzog's historic meeting with UAE Crown Prince.

Houthi official:

'The UAE is a Jewish settlement'

Watch: Houthi Health Minister claims the affairs of the UAE are managed by the Jews.

Pres, Herzog visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog conclude historic visit to UAE with tour of magnificent Mosque.

Herzog recites Kaddish over his mother in the UAE

Watch: President Herzog asks representatives of Jewish community to respond with “Amen” as he recites Kaddish over his mother.

During Herzog's visit

Houthis fire ballistic missile towards UAE

UAE's air defense systems destroy ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels. Herzog's spokesman: His visit will continue.

Watch:

Israel's national anthem played at the royal palace of Abu Dhabi

UAE marks President Herzog's visit with Israeli national anthem at royal palace as Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed meets with Israeli president.

Historic visit

President Herzog leaves for presidential visit to UAE

President Herzog before take-off: I am bringing with me a blessing of peace and a message of peace to the entire region.

UAE Jewish leaders: Honored and excited to welcome Israeli Pres.

Jewish Council of the Emirates welcomes Israeli Pres. Herzog's planned visit to the UAE.

US upgrades travel warning to UAE

The warning follows recent Houthi missile attacks as well as COVID-19 case numbers.

Herzog to make first visit to UAE by an Israeli President

President Herzog to visit UAE next week in first visit by an Israeli president to the country, meet Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.

The UAE’s new academic enemies

When the UAE cooled on Palestinian Arab rejectionism and warmed to Israel, human rights issues ignored.by academia became an issue.Op-ed..

US condemns Houthi missile attacks

US says missile attacks in UAE and Saudi Arabia are a "troubling escalation" of the conflict.

Emirati curriculum 'a model for others to emulate'

Marcus Sheff tells i24NEWS Emirati school curriculum 'head and shoulders' above others in the region.

Israel to invest 150M shekels into joint research fund with UAE

Government approves plan to create joint hi-tech investment fund with the United Arab Emirates.

Arab writers boycott UAE book festival because of Israel

Several Gulf writers boycott cultural festival in UAE due to appearance by Israeli author David Grossman.

Bennett speaks to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

PM speaks to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, expresses condolences, support after terror attack in Abu Dhabi.

UAE asks US to re-designate Houthis as terrorists

Biden administration removed the Houthi rebels from list of foreign terrorist organizations, reversing decision by Trump.

Explosions reported on oil tankers in UAE

Apparent drone attack in Abu Dhabi, with three explosions reported on oil tankers and airport. Iran-backed militia claims responsibility.