United Arab Emirates

US praises opening of Israeli embassy in UAE

Foreign Minister Lapid affixes mezuzah on doorpost of Israel's newly opened embassy in Abu Dhabi.

Lapid: Thank you Netanyahu, architect of the Abraham Accords

Foreign Minister Lapid offers his thanks to former PM Netanyahu for Abraham Accords, unveils new Israeli embassy in United Arab Emirates.

History made: 1st Emirati student arrives to study in Israel

The inspiring story of the first student from Israel's new regional partner to study political science in the Jewish State.

i24NEWS announces a series of agreements in the UAE

24NEWS has signed a series of agreements with leading companies and outlets in the United Arab Emirates.

FM Yair Lapid to make first-ever official Israeli visit to UAE

During two-day visit, Lapid will preside over opening of Israeli embassy in Abu Dhabi, consulate in Dubai.

Report: Lapid to visit UAE in first foreign trip

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid expected to become the first Israeli minister to visit the UAE since the signing of the Abraham Accords.

Jewish man makes history as first UAE athlete in Maccabiah Games

Jewish athlete will make history when he becomes the first competitor from GCC to participate in the Maccabiah Games.

Dubai placed on list of COVID-19 red countries

Ministry of Health announces that the UAE will be added to the list of countries with a large number of COVID-19 cases.

Bahrain, UAE welcome new Israeli government

Bahrain Crown Prince congratulates Bennett and Lapid, while UAE Foreign Minister speaks to Lapid.

UAE elected to UN Security Council

UAE, Albania, Brazil and Ghana elected to serve on the UN Security Council for a two-year term beginning next year.

'Israel-UAE ties will remain strong no matter who the PM is'

"It does not matter who is prime minister," Israel ambassador to UAE says.

Israel to open economic attaché office in Abu Dhabi

The office will aim to attract foreign investment and boost economic relations with Gulf states and the broader Arab world.

UAE ambassador visits head of Sephardic Council of Sages

Mohammed Al-Khajah conversed with Rabbi Shalom Cohen, who bestowed on him the Priestly Blessing.

Dubai museum debuts Holocaust exhibit

As anti-Semitism rises globally, Dubai museum debuts Holocaust exhibit to educate and inform.

Secret base near Yemen may be used to monitor Iranian proxies

Air strip is rumored to be a monitoring spot to keep tabs on "non-state actors close to Iran."

UAE: We're ready to facilitate peace between Israel and PA

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince tells Egyptian President the UAE is ready to work to preserve Gaza ceasefire and achieve peace.

Settlement leader hosts Muslim leaders for Iftar meal

Samaria Regional Council chief Yossi Dagan hosts group of Arab business leaders in breaking Ramadan fast.

Association aims to support and rebuild Jewish life in the Gulf

In the Abraham Accords era, Muslims in Bahrain are "joining together" with the local Jewish community, says group's president.

Biden stresses importance of Abraham Accords

US President speaks by phone with United Arab Emirates Crown Prince, underlines strategic importance of normalization of ties with Israel.

UAE condemns eastern Jerusalem violence

United Arab Emirates Foreign Ministry urges Israel to “put an end to all aggressions” in the wake of eastern Jerusalem violence.

Israel, UAE sign MOU on health cooperation

Under agreement, the countries will cooperate on global pandemics, cyber security, medical training, and many other aspects of public health

BDS movement attacks first Israeli art exhibition in UAE

Exhibit in Dubai features three Israeli artists featuring a theme of the "concept of water."

Jewish family which fled Yemen marks son's Bar Mitzvah in Dubai

After fleeing Houthi radicals in Yemen and reuniting with relatives in the UAE, one Jewish family celebrates Bar Mitzvah in Dubai.

Top Democrats still want to slow down sale of F-35s to the UAE

Senate Democrats introduce bill hampering sale of F-35 stealth fighters to the United Arab Emirates.

UAE leaders congratulate Syrian president on National Day

Bashar Al-Assad has been president of Syria since 2000 and has been in a bloody civil war since 2011.

US lawmakers to review UAE arms sale

House lawmakers concerned over Biden administration's decision to go ahead with weapons sale to the United Arab Emirates.

Yom HaZikaron: Siren sounded at the Israeli Embassy in UAE

For the first time, the Israel Remembrance Day is being acknowledged on United Arab Emirates soil.

UAE ambassador set to attend J Street conference

The ambassador will discuss the recent normalization brought forward via the Abraham Accords.

Biden to proceed with UAE arms sale

Biden administration tells Congress it is proceeding with deal to sell more than $23 billion in weapons to UAE, including F-35s.

Report: Israeli ship attacked in Gulf near UAE

Iranian, Lebanese media report Israeli vessel attacked off Emirates coast.

UAE issues Ramadan guidelines for Israeli tourists

The friendly reminder was issued to the UAE Hebrew Twitter page in cooperation with the local Chabad branch.

Israel defeats UAE team in first-ever friendly rugby match

Israel and UAE face off in rugby in what’s likely the first-ever friendly sports matchup between the 2 countries.

UAE lashes out: 'We won't be part of electioneering'

'UAE signed Abraham Accords for hope and opportunities, not individual leaders,' Emirati official says.

Anger against Netanyahu in UAE

UAE leaders express shock PM revealed plans to invest $10 billion in Jewish State, say PM using UAE for election purposes.

Watch: Shalva Band performs 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'

In spectacular hit event, the Shalva Band goes public with 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'- in Hebrew, Arabic, and English.

Report: Netanyahu torpedoed Ashkenazi's visit to UAE

PM reportedly decided not to allow Foreign Minister to visit Dubai and Abu Dhabi because he wants to be the first to go there.

Netanyahu: UAE Crown Prince to invest billions in Israel

Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, tells Netanyahu he plans to invest billions of dollars in Israel.

Netanyahu visit to UAE cancelled at last minute

PMO says delay in Jordan approving flight path led to decision to cancel visit to Abu Dhabi. New date not yet set.

Report: UAE visit 'delayed' because Jordan hasn't approved route

PM Netanyahu won't travel to United Arab Emirates this week - because Jordan hasn't approved the flight route, report says.

Report: Netanyahu may meet Saudi crown prince in UAE

PM reportedly to seek to meet with Saudi leader in addition to Abu Dhabi crown prince in visit to UAE.

Behind the scenes of Netanyahu's visit to the UAE

PM sends Mossad chief to pressure UAE to invite him to visit Abu Dhabi 2 weeks before Knesset elections.

Netanyahu to make first trip to UAE tomorrow

Israeli PM to fly to Abu Dhabi Thursday, meet with Crown Prince of the UAE in historic visit to the Arab Gulf.

A Gulf-Israel defense alliance to face Iran and end PA conflict

A safe Sunni bloc is necessary for a safe Israel as Iran attempts to attack Israel from near and far. Opinion.

Netanyahu meets UAE Ambassador: We are changing the world

The two discuss the potential for developing regional and bilateral joint projects in a wide range of areas.

UAE ambassador, Ashkenazi discuss regional security pact

The first ambassador to Israel from UAE arrived in Tel Aviv, discussed anti-Iran security pact with FM Gabi Ashkenazi.

'The entire Israeli people welcomes you with joy'

President Reuven Rivlin receives diplomatic credentials from the first Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Israel.

Israel pulls out of UAE military expo citing Iran threat

Israel pulled out of biggest regional military expo featuring 900 companies from over 50 countries in Abu Dhabi due for fear of attack.

Report: Israel, Saudi, Bahrain and UAE in talks on alliance

Israel reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates on establishing four-nation defense alliance.

Report: UAE ambassador to Israel to begin term next week

UAE’s first ambassador to Israel expected to arrive in Israel this coming Monday, senior officials say.

UAE sends 20,000 vaccine doses to Gaza

The delivery was reportedly orchestrated by Mohammed Dahlan, the chief political rival of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Abbas rival says UAE will deliver vaccines to Gaza

Mohammed Dahlan announces the UAE is sending 20,000 doses of the Russian coronavirus vaccine to Gaza.

Jews of the Gulf states unite

Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie, the Rabbi of the new Association of Gulf Jewish Communities, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the new unifying initiative

Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja sworn in as UAE Ambassador to Israel

Vows to respect UAE constitution and laws, work sincerely to prioritize UAE interests, keep State secrets while performing diplomatic tasks

UAE appoints ambassador to Israel

Mohammed Mahmoud Al Khajah sworn in as the UAE's ambassador to Israel.

UAE soccer team to play two friendlies with Maccabi Haifa

UAE-based Al-Ain soccer team will play Maccabi Haifa in two friendlies after the two signed a cooperation agreement.

Blinken speaks to UAE Foreign Minister

Conversation takes place days after Biden administration halted sale of F35 to UAE.

Plot to attack UAE embassy in Ethiopia foiled

15 arrested, weapons and explosives seized in planned assault on UAE embassy,

UAE confident F-35 deal will go through

UAE ambassador to Washington says he is confident the sale of F-35 jets will go through after review by Biden administration.

Biden admin. halts weapons sale to Saudi Arabia, UAE

American geopolitical expert says US wants to 'make sure American technology isn't leaked to China, Russia.'

UAE Jewish community joins Jewish Agency Tu B'Shvat celebrations

Families from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Israel and Chicago. join together for historic Tu B'Shvat celebrations.