United Arab Emirates

'Israel is very comfortable with sale of F-35s to UAE'

Ambassador Ron Dermer says he is more concerned about US possibly returning to Iran deal than about its sale of F-35 jets to the UAE.

Historic agreement brings Samaria to Dubai

Delegation from Samaria signs agreement in Dubai to export Samaria honey, wine, olive oil, and tahini to the UAE.

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Israel represented at largest digital exhibition in Middle East

Arutz Sheva reports from Gitex exhibition in Dubai: 'Milestone in building economic relations with Emirates.'

Israel-based channel and UAE broadcaster ink partnership

UAE's public broadcaster launches partnership with Israel's i24NEWS.

Hundreds of Israelis barred from UAE to be granted entry visas

Israeli Foreign Ministry intervenes after hundreds of Israelis denied entry into UAE.

Top women diplomats from Israel, UAE, Bahrain gather

High-ranking female diplomats from Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain held a first of its kind panel examining the role of women in diplomacy.

UAE launches tourist visas for Israelis

UAE foreign ministry announces 'activation of tourist entry visas for Israeli passport holders.'

Watch: When a Dubai tourist visits the Western Wall

Video posted online shows Emirati tourist visiting the Old City of Jerusalem. Hassidic Jew welcomes him warmly saying: "Salam Alaikum!"

UAE condemns assassination of top Iranian nuclear scientist

United Arab Emirates calls for restraint after senior Iranian nuclear scientist killed, condemns 'wrongful crime of assassination'.

Emirati royal in talks on buying Jerusalem’s Beitar soccer club

Member of the UAE royal family announces plans to buy half of Israel's Beitar Jerusalem soccer club.

Israel fears Iranian attack on Israeli tourists in UAE

National Security Council highlights travel advisory for UAE amid fears that Iran could avenge slain nuclear scientist by attacking tourists

Watch: UAE reporter moved by Israeli welcome

Reporter on first commercial Fly Dubai flight to Israel recounts the 'grand welcome' the flight received.

Netanyahu: 'Nobel Prize nomination is a great honor'

Watch: UAE reporter asks Prime Minister Netanyahu for his reaction to being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Ivanka Trump shares video of Israeli products in Dubai market

Daughter of US president shares video showing "fruits" of her father's efforts for peace in a Dubai supermarket.

El Al to operate 14 weekly flights to Dubai

The airline will operate 3 flights on Sunday and Thursday and 2 flights on other days of the week.

Israelis will be able to fly to the UAE soon

Interim agreement to allow Israelis to travel to the UAE even before Visa waiver agreement is finalized.

Moshe Kahlon's new career

Former Finance Minister reportedly setting up an investment fund together with a senior member of the royal family in the UAE.

Live: Peace between Israel and the UAE

JCRC holds dialogue between the Acting Consul Generals of Israel and the UAE in New York

US Senators seek to block sale of drones to UAE

Two Democrats and one Republican will introduce legislation seeking to halt Trump administration’s sale of drones and other weapons to UAE.

UAE's Etihad to launch direct flights to Tel Aviv next year

National carrier of the United Arab Emirates announces it will begin direct flights to Israel in 2021.

UAE's Rabbi: Building coexistence, fostering dialogue

Rabbi Levi Duchman speaks to Arutz Sheva about living peacefully in an Arab country and continuing the legacy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

UAE: Will its relationship with UNRWA stand in the way of peace?

The UAE now heads the chair of the UNRWA Advisory Committee and can use its position to advocate peace in the UNRWA school system. Op-ed.

Jason Greenblatt's daughter engaged - in Dubai

Former US Special Envoy to the Middle East announces surprise engagement of daughter during visit to the UAE.

UAE ambassador 'excited and optimistic' about Israel ties

UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba says Middle East divided into extremist and pragmatist camps.

U.S. approves advanced defense capabilities for UAE

Pompeo notifies Congress of intent to authorize UAE’s proposed purchase of several advanced capabilities including 50 F-35 fighter jets

What will Israel get in return for American sale of F35s to UAE?

Congress to debate $10b arms deal including sale of F-35s to UAE. Why has Israel agreed?

Israel, UAE, Bahrain Ministers Prepare for Mutual Tourism

"Israel preparing for many visitors from Gulf” Minister of Tourism Farkash-Hacohen tells London event.

A first: Israel-based PR company to open UAE division

For the first time ever, Israeli PR company to operate in the Arab Gulf for international media outreach.

Report: US planning to sell drones to UAE

Reuters report: State Department notified Congress it plans to sell 18 sophisticated armed aerial drones to the United Arab Emirates.

Flydubai to launch first commercial service to Tel Aviv

UAE-based budget airline announces direct flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv, starting this month.

From hummus to hi-tech: Israel CEOs seek 'friends', deals in UAE

Israeli businessmen head to UAE following normalization, looking to open up new markets, create business ties.

UAE representatives visit Jewish community of Berlin

UAE ambassador to Germany holds historic meeting with Berlin city rabbi, agrees to hold Hanukkah candle lighting at embassy.

UAE, Bahrain hope for Trump victory

Arab officials say a Biden victory could make Gulf States considering normalization with Israel take a step back.

White House notifies Congress of intention to sell F-35 to UAE

Washington intends to sell 50 advanced F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates after Israel signals it will not oppose sale.

Biden campaign 'concerned' over F-35 sale to UAE

Biden's top foreign policy adviser says Biden would make sure Israel's qualitative military advantage is preserved.

UAE lawmaker: Hamas and PLO are 'corrupt' and 'murderers'

UAE lawmaker: We are committed to the Palestinian people, not to Hamas or the PLO.

New joint venture will help Israeli companies access UAE market

Virtuzone and APEX holdings form joint “Virtuzone Israel” to help israeli companies navigate doing business in the UAE

Israel and UAE to cooperate on soccer

Maccabi Haifa and UAE's Al-Ain FC to meet for a friendly match in Abu Dhabi.

Direct flights to Dubai begin in December

Israir will offer a round trip to Dubai starting at $280. The first flight will be held in early December in honor of UAE National Day.

Israel will not oppose US sale of F-35s to UAE

Defense Minister Gantz says negotiations on sale of F-35s to UAE were concealed from the defense establishment.

'Security ties with Israel are on the table'

UAE Economy Minister hails agreement with Israel in interview with i24NEWS: It will open a lot of opportunities.

Emirati Economy Minister discusses Israel-UAE Abraham Accords

UAE delegation signs 4 bilateral accords with Israel, including a visa agreement.

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UAE delegation arrives in Israel

'We are making history today,' says Netanyahu as UAE and Israel sign four key agreements for implementing Abraham Accords.

First ever UAE delegation to Israel set to arrive today

UAE officials to visit Israel Tuesday to sign series of agreements with Israeli government - including visa waiver for Israelis.

UAE government ratifies agreement with Israel

UAE government says agreement with Israel "reflects the Emirati approach based on moderation and the prevalence of the culture of dialogue."

Soon: Free passage between Israel and UAE

UAE will become the first and only Arab country to which there will be no need for visa when moving between it and Israel.

Watch: Historic first flight from UAE lands in Israel

Etihad Airways' Greenliner from Abu Dhabi makes history as it lands in Israel.

New York Rabbi Elie Abadie moves to Dubai

Leading New York rabbi returns to the Middle East. 'I feel like I’m coming home to my roots.'

Israeli-UAE joint song a YouTube hit

'Hello you,' a collaboration between Israeli singer Elkana Marziano and Emirati artist Walid Aljasim, has over 1.1 million YouTube views.

Mnuchin to lead U.S. delegation to Israel, Bahrain

Secretary Mnuchin and US delegation will join Israeli officials on first-ever direct commercial flight from Israel to Bahrain.

Petah Tikva Mayor Rami Greenberg asks: Should I fly to UAE?

Petah Tikva mayor calls on residents to express position on question of whether he should join delegation of local government to UAE.

Netanyahu:

'One day, the Palestinians will recognize the Jewish state'

Watch: PM delivers remarks at Knesset hearing for approval of UAE agreement.

UAE official: We have grown accustomed to PA's lack of loyalty

UAE minister of state for foreign affairs fires back after PA official attacks UAE over agreement with Israel.

Israel-UAE flights 'delayed to January'

Direct flights between Israel and the United Arab Emirates pushed off amid ongoing coronavirus lockdown.

MK Shlomo Karhi:

'Sovereignty not abolished, will yet happen'

MK Karhi sees UAE agreement in broad Knesset consensus as solemn event, not discussion of pros and cons. What about sovereignty? F-35 deal?

Israeli government to approve treaty with UAE

Peace agreement with UAE to be brought before Israeli government Monday for approval, ahead of ratification by full Knesset.

'Persuade other countries to join Israel agreement'

US President seeks to UAE Crown Prince about Abraham Accords, says other Middle East countries should follow the same path.

Iranian expert:

If Israel attacks Iran, we'll target UAE civilian installations

Says IRGC’s Quds Force is present in several countries in region.

Famous Israeli singer dances with Torah scroll in Dubai

'I'm proud to be an ambassador of music and art in the Emirates, where there's hope for a better world,' singer says.

Emirati and Israeli women meet in Dubai

Women met for the first time as part of the Gulf-Israel Women's Forum, a division of the UAE-Israel Business Council