United Arab Emirates

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.

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.