United Arab Emirates

UAE condemns counterterrorism operation in Jenin

UAE calls on Israel to "reduce escalation" following operation in Jenin.

Suspects in stabbing death of Israeli man in Dubai named

Dubai police say all 8 suspects have Israeli citizenship, belong to Acre crime family.

Dubai police arrest 8 Israelis in compatriot murder

Dubai police arrested eight members of an Israeli crime family for the murder of an Israeli citizen at a local restaurant.

Netanyahu, Herzog invited to UAE climate conference in Dubai

UAE Ambassador to Israel delivers letter to Netanyahu and Herzog inviting them to COP28 which will be held in November.

UAE condemns Gaza strikes, calls for halt to 'escalation'

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on Israeli authorities to “halt escalation and avoid exacerbating tension".

Israel's UAE Ambassador:

'More countries will join the Abraham Accords'

Ambassador Amir Hayek to i24NEWS: We have great relations with the Emiratis. We are moving forward.

YU launches historic Jewish studies conference in Dubai

Yeshiva University, Mohammed Bin Zayed University, to hold first-ever joint conference between US, Emirati universities.

MK Tal:

'UAE visit shows we can change the region, world together'

Religious Zionism MK Ohad Tal concludes visit to UAE to familiarize the country with Israel's current ruling coalition.

First Israeli book translated into Arabic since Abraham Accords

In a tweet in Arabic, Segal wrote this is the first book to be translated into Arabic by an official publisher since the Abraham Accords.

Qatar and UAE to restore diplomatic ties

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and Bahrain severed relations with Qatar in 2017 over allegations it supports terrorism.

Al-Aqsa riots:

UAE criticizes Israeli police but also worshipers

UAE criticizes Israeli police officers for storming Al-Aqsa Mosque and also the worshipers who barricaded themselves inside.

UAE President calls Netanyahu to wish him a happy Passover

President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Netanyahu agree to meet in the near future.

The Emirates' Jewish community prepares for Passover

The Passover Seder will be carried out in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where Jews from across the globe celebrate together around the holiday table.

Israel Diamond Exchange Bestows Award to Emirati Business Leader

Ahmed Bin Sulayem awarded in recognition of his efforts in furthering relationship between UAE and Israeli business communities,

Before Netanyahu:

Bennett meets UAE leader in Abu Dhabi

Former Prime Minister meets Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. The two discuss strengthening the cooperation between the countries.

Israel signs customs deal with UAE

Free trade deal between Israel and UAE goes into effect with signing of new customs agreement.

ADL under fire for partnership with the UAE

Acknowledging ‘reputational risk,’ ADL chief defends partnership with undemocratic United Arab Emirates

The concerning message from UAE President's close associate

Emirati businessman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, who visited Israel, warned that "Israeli government's direction is contrary to Abraham Accords."

Saudi report:

UAE mulling reducing diplomatic presence in Israel

Saudi news website Elaph says UAE is upset with Netanyahu's silence in wake of controversial comments by Smotrich.

After Saudi Arabia deal:

Top Iranian official visits UAE

Head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council meets president of UAE, discusses "opportunities for enhancing cooperation".

UAE partners with ADL to open regional coexistence center

The Manara Center will offer educational programming on tolerance aimed at universities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Report:

UAE halting purchase of Israeli weapons systems

The background is Ben-Gvir's visit to the Temple Mount, riots in the Arab town of Huwara, and remarks by Smotrich. PM's office: fake news.

UAE criticizes Smotrich's statement on Huwara

UAE Foreign Ministry says it rejects "all practices and behaviors that contradict moral and human values and principles".

Historic first:

Israel, UAE jointly present new unmanned marine system

Joint Israeli-UAE unmanned maritime demonstration performing a range of military and commercial missions held in Abu Dhabi.

For first time:

Israeli company to participate in UAE military exhibition

Elbit Systems will present various military technologies, including missile systems and drones at the IDEX military exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

'A heinous crime':

UAE condemns ramming attack in Jerusalem

UAE sends condolences to Israel following ramming attack in Ramot neighborhood in which two Israelis were murdered.

Sullivan joins Hanegbi for digital summit with UAE, Bahrain

US and Israeli National Security Advisors meet in Jerusalem, with their UAE and Bahrain counterparts joining virtually for summit.

Watch: UAE to add Holocaust education to school curriculum

Rabbi to the Emirates says the country has provided all the necessary infrastructure for Jewish life.

Amid tensions:

Israeli delegation to depart for UAE

TV report: A delegation of senior Israeli officials will depart for Abu Dhabi on Sunday to prepare next Negev Summit.

UAE opening doors to Israel - and Syria?

Is one of the region's wealthiest countries setting itself up for disaster after appearing to embrace Syria's Assad?

UN Security Council:

Israeli diplomats try to defuse furor over Temple Mount visit

UN Security Council to meet Thursday to discuss visit of National Security Minister Ben-Gvir to holy site.

Report:

Netanyahu to visit UAE in first foreign trip

During Netanyahu's previous term in office, he participated in signing ceremony of US-brokered Abraham Accords.

Israeli spy's daughter:

'I am asking the Emiratis to help bring back my father's body'

Sophie Ben-Dor, daughter of Israeli spy Eli Cohen, appeals to UAE to help bring the body of her father back to Israel from Syria.

Music of peace:

Israel's National Anthem performed in Abu Dhabi

Never before has the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra played the Israeli national anthem, HaTikvah, in an Arab country.

First ever Kosher supermarket in Gulf States

The United Arab Emirates has opened the first all-kosher supermarket in any of the Gulf states.

UAE Ambassador meets Smotrich:

'We will deepen the relationship with Israel'

MK Bezalel Smotrich meets UAE ambassador to Israel. The two discuss promoting normalization with other Arab countries.

UAE Pres. to Herzog: Abraham Accords achieving their goals

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Abu Dhabi.

Top Israeli hospital to collaborate with UAE health-tech firm

Sheba Medical Center, G42 Healthcare, to collaborate on major healthcare investments, innovations, and research projects.

Israel, Jordan sign MoU on water-for-energy deal

The deal was first announced in November of last year, and the MoU was signed at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt.

Trump ally Tom Barrack acquitted of foreign lobbying charges

Barrack found not guilty on charges that he used his influence as a former chair of Trump's inaugural committee to lobby for the UAE.

In historic first, Holocaust survivor to tell her story in Dubai

84 years since Kristallnacht, commemoration events to be held in Jerusalem, Vienna, and Dubai.

Jason Greenblatt eats pizza at 'Cafe Bibi' in Dubai

Abraham Accords architect eats at kosher restaurant named after ex-Israeli PM in Dubai.

Report:

UAE fears Itamar Ben-Gvir's rise in the polls

Emirati foreign minister reportedly urged Netanyahu not to include Otzma Yehudit in future government.

Witchcraft in our day and age? UAE woman cleared of wrongdoing

Jail time and deportation for witchcraft? That's the law in the Emirates.

At Human Rights Council:

Abraham Accords countries promote using digital tech for peace

'Digital platforms have facilitated the development of personal bonds between our peoples,' UAE rep. says in joint statement.

Lapid, the foreign minister and the non-kosher restaurant

Prime Minister Lapid invited Emirati Foreign Minister to eat at a restaurant that serves non-kosher food, and paid with his own money.

Gafni meets UAE Foreign Minister

Chairman of Degel HaTorah faction of United Torah Judaism meets UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs at the home of the UAE Ambassador to Israel.

Pres. Herzog, UAE embassy celebrate 2 years of Abraham Accords

Israeli Pres., UAE Foreign Minister attend event celebrating 2-year anniversary of signing of the Abraham Accords.

Lapid's gift to UAE For. Minister: 5 books of Moses in Arabic

PM meets UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan at his Jerusalem office. 'We are changing the face of the Middle East.;'

Top UAE officials visit President's Residence in Jerusalem

'Ten or twenty years ago, no one could have imagined such a vision of peaceful cooperation or foreseen these festivities.'

UAE Chief Rabbi weds in largest Jewish event in the Gulf

1,500  guests from around the world attend wedding of Rabbi Levi Duchman, the largest Jewish event in the Arabian Gulf in recent history.

UAE Foreign Minister to visit Israel

UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed's visit was almost canceled, but Prime Minister Lapid insisted that it take place.

US sanctions Chinese, UAE firms over Iran

US imposes sanctions on Chinese and other firms it said helped to sell Iranian oil and petrochemical products.

Op-ed:

Interpreting the Jerusalem Declaration - how the UAE sees it

Biden's visit to Israel and Saudi Arabia seen through UAE eyes accentuating the positive, worried about Putin's planned visit to Iran.Op-ed.

Trilateral team promoting religious tolerance, coexistence

Israel working with the United Arab Emirates and UAA to promote religious tolerance and coexistence in the Middle East and beyond.

Dubai-Israel flight delayed for hours without explanation

Passengers ordered to disembark, belongings subjected to rigorous inspection.

Ahead of Biden visit

UAE will donate 25 million dollars to Arab hospital in Jerusalem

By donating to hospital, UAE will bypass the Palestinian Authority to assist local Arabs.

UAE President congratulates PM Lapid on taking office

Prime Minister Yair Lapid speaks with the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Death sentence commuted for Israeli citizen in UAE

Israeli Arab woman sentenced to death for possessing 0.5 kilos of cocaine in Abu Dhabi has sentenced commuted, will receive prison instead.

Can we build a culture of coexistence in the Middle East?

The UAE cannot completely disengage from the Palestinian Arab conflict with Israel, but it views it from a realistic perspective. Op-ed.