United Arab Emirates

Kiddush, Torah learning, and gefilte fish in Dubai

President of UAE Jewish community speaks of the acceptance the community has received in Dubai, from the people and the government.

PA refuses medical supplies from UAE

For the second time in a month, PA refuses planeload of medical supplies from United Arab Emirates because it was coordinated with Israel.

UAE plane with assistance for PA lands in Israel

For second time, Etihad cargo plane carrying coronavirus aid for the PA lands at Ben Gurion Airport.

Israel hails UAE space launch bid

Israel congratulates UAE on launch of 'Hope' probe to Mars in sign of warming ties.

Torah class in the United Arab Emirates

Jewish communities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, hold largest-ever Torah conference in Arab world.

Dubai police chief calls to normalize ties with Israel

'It's meaningless not to recognize Israel,' former police chief Dhahi Khalfan Tamim says.

Watch: UAE Jewish community's prayer for peace

Jewish community of the United Arab Emirates releases video with prayer for the rulers of the UAE, its military and peace.

Palestinian Authority:

'Arab states aren't denying they support sovereignty plan'

'Israeli talk of annexation must stop,' says UAE foreign minister, while PA accuses Arab leaders of backing sovereignty plan.

Dubai Jewish community gets first shipment of kosher meat

Shipment of glatt kosher meat arrives in Dubai, in time for Shavuot holiday. 'Until now we were like partisans, now everything has changed.'

Palestinian Authority rejects COVID-19 aid from UAE

UAE shipment of humanitarian supplies will be redirected from the PA to the needy, UN says.

History at Ben Gurion Airport:

Plane arrives from Abu Dhabi to Israel for first time

Etihad Airways plane lands in Israel after direct flight from Abu Dhabi. Medical equipment for PA on plane.

UAE Foreign Minister concerned about 'annexation'

"One-sided annexation would violate international law andseverely impair international efforts to achieve a political settlement."

Nigerian woman delivers baby aboard Emirates Airline

Stranded Nigerian returning from United Arab Emirates delivers baby boy aboard Emirates Airline plane.

Rescue of Israelis from Morocco delayed by UAE pressure

Rescue of Israelis from Morocco delayed due to conflict between Morocco and United Arab Emirates.

Report:

Israel, UAE mull nonaggression pact at secret White House event

US reportedly hosted secret trilateral meeting with Israeli, United Arab Emirates officials at the White House to plan efforts against Iran.

UAE: US plan a 'starting point' to relaunch peace talks

United Arab Emirates praised Trump's peace plan “Deal of the Century” as a starting point to relaunch Israel-PA negotiations.

Israel will attend Dubai Exhibition 2020

Israel's participation in international event agreed in secret visit by Foreign Ministry Director; FM Katz: 'Upgrade in Israel's status.'

UAE Foreign Minister: Shana Tovah

UAE Foreign Minister joins other world leaders in wishing Jews a happy New Year.

UAE criticizes Hezbollah following attack on Israel

UAE minister of state for foreign affairs takes jab at Hezbollah: The decision to make war should be the decision of the state.

Plan to drag iceberg from Antarctica to Mid-East desert

UAE businessman hopes to tow 20 km iceberg to his country's coast to use for drinking water.

UAE says tanker attack was 'sophisticated and coordinated'

UAE tells Security Council that attacks on four tankers was most likely carried out by a state actor, but does not name Iran.

Arab Allies want Israel to crush Hamas

UAE, Saudi Arabia to participate in US-led economic workshop

United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia will take part in workshop in Bahrain in which part of US peace plan will be presented.

Christian Zionist leader:

UAE Crown Prince wants to visit Jerusalem

Christian Zionist leader tells i24NEWS UAE Crown Prince wants to visit Jerusalem, says 'astonishing things' about Israel.

NYU chaplain to be first chief rabbi in the United Arab Emirates

Rabbi says he aims to support establishment of permanent Jewish community in Dubai.

Rouhani: Iran too 'great' to be intimidated

Iran's President speaks after four ships, including two Saudi oil tankers, reportedly attacked off UAE coast.

US assessment: Iran behind attack on ships in UAE

American military team assessing attack on commercial ships off UAE coast blames Iran or Iranian-backed proxies.

Senior Arab official: Wrong of Arab countries to snub Israel

Senior official in UAE Foreign Ministry says Arab countries' decision not to have relations with Israel was wrong.

For the first time, kosher food available in Dubai

Kosher catering company opens in Dubai, expects to serve all of the Gulf States.

United Arab Emirates disapproves 'Netanyahu's shameful approach'

UAE Foreign Minister attacks Prime Minister following post: 'Israel is not a state of all its citizens.'

UAE minister: Iran's presence in Syria must be reduced

Watch: UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs criticizes Iran, says it is exporting missiles to Yemen and Syria.

What was Gabbay doing in Abu Dhabi?

Labor party chairman reportedly secretly visited Abu Dhabi last month and met with senior UAE officials.

Israel and Arab Gulf state relations: 'Extraordinary times'

Foundation for Ethnic Understanding head: When in modern Jewish history have you had forces of US, Israel, six Gulf states coming together?

Guardian of the Gulf

UAE: Iran's aggression to blame for US sanctions

United Arab Emirates minister says Iran's "aggressive policies" are responsible for the reimposition of US sanctions on Tehran.

Minister heads to Dubai as Israel makes diplomatic push in Gulf

Israeli minister calls for 'peace and security' during visit to Dubai, the latest event in Israel's bid for closer ties with Gulf states.

Watch: Israeli minister visits Grand Mosque of Abu Dhabi

Culture Minister Miri Regev invited to visit largest mosque in United Arab Emirates.

Watch: Minister tears up as Israeli anthem played in UAE

Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev tears us as she hears Israeli anthem played for first time Arab Gulf state.

Israeli Judokas allowed to show national pride in Abu Dhabi

After years of refusals, Israeli judokas to perform under national flag and play anthem at Judo Grand Slam in Abu Dhabi.

Jordan receives financial aid package from Gulf allies

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait provide Jordan with $1 billion in financial aid to help ease economic crisis.

Israeli judokas to participate in UAE tourney under Israeli flag

Following cancellation of previous events due to refusal to permit Israeli national symbols, Israeli flag to be featured at UAE event.

UAE judo competition to treat Israelis equally

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam reinstated after its organizers promise equal treatment to Israeli athletes.

Report: UAE used Israeli spyware to track Qatari royals

Two lawsuits filed in Israel and Cyprus say spyware developed by an Israeli-based company was used by UAE to spy on political agitators.

Soon: Israeli symbols in Abu Dhabi

After judo association banned United Arab Emirates from hosting major tournament over treatment of Israel, compromise appears underway.

Judo competitions cancelled over treatment of Israel

Judo Federation suspends competitions in Tunisia and UAE after hosts fail to confirm that Israelis would receive equal treatment.

Disappointment in UAE - Qatar remains committed to terror

UAE foreign minister says crisis between Qatar and gulf states, Egypt will not be solved soon due to Qatar's support for terror.

Saudi Arabia backs Trump

Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Arab allies welcome Trump’s decision to withdraw from 2015 Iran deal.

The Islamic response to the US embassy move to Jerusalem

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates give quarter billion dollars to Waqf, other Islamic groups in Jerusalem in "rescue" push.

TSA orders Middle East countries to inspect air cargo

TSA orders airports in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE to carefully inspect U.S.-bound air cargo.

Tunisia bans Emirates airlines after women refused passage

Tunisia bans Emirates airline after women were prevented from boarding their flights.

Egyptian presidential hopeful deported from UAE

Former Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq, who intends to run for the presidency, deported from UAE days after announcing his candidacy.

Former Egyptian PM claims he was barred from leaving UAE

Hours after announcing plans to run for president, former Egyptian PM Ahmed Shafiq claims UAE barred him from leaving the country.

Saudi Arabia and allies urge citizens not to go to Lebanon

Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Kuwait advise their citizens not to travel to Lebanon, urge those who are there to leave.

Is the Arab world beginning to see reason?

UAE judo head apologizes for treatment of Israeli team

Head of UAE's Judo Federation apologizes for refusal of his athlete to shake hand of Israeli opponent.

Report: UAE will stop discrimination against Israeli athletes

Israeli athletes participating in Abu Dhabi judo tournament will be permitted to do so with Israeli flag and Israeli national symbols.

UAE instructed to treat Israeli athletes equally

International Judo Federation calls on UAE to treat Israeli athletes equally during local tournament.

Israeli judo team not allowed to fly to Turkey

UAE refuses to allow 12 Israeli judokas to fly to Istanbul to receive visas to compete in Grand Slam event in Abu Dhabi.

Questions and answers: The Emirate Plan

UAE to pay Gaza $15 million a month

Thanks to efforts by Abbas's rival, United Arab Emirates will provide $15 million a month to Gaza.