United Arab Emirates

Netanyahu aides apologize to UAE over COVID accusations

Confidants of Netanyahu apologized to their Emirati counterparts for comments made by Ministry of Health official on Dubai's role in crisis.

Dubai: Mezuzah placed on office of the Israel Diamond Exchange

Senior UAE rabbi places mezuzah on door of new Israel Diamond Exchange representative in Dubai. 'Inclusiveness drives country's strength.'

Blinken: We very much support the Abraham Accords

Secretary of State explains halt of F-35 sale to UAE is a typical move when a new administration comes in.

'More died during peace with Dubai than during war with them'

Health Ministry's Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis concerned over flights to UAE which have contributed to rise in virus cases in Israel.

Israeli missions open in Dubai, Rabat

Ambassador David Govrin arrives to head first Israeli mission to Morocco in 20 years as new consulate opened in the UAE.

PA complains to UN over UAE-Samaria deals

Palestinian Authority demands the UN punish the UAE for the trade deals which were signed between Samaria and UAE bussinesses.

Israelis can now send mail to the UAE

'Connection will allow tightening of commercial ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates,'

'F-35 to the Emirates? This is at the expense of our security'

Former Minister Matan Vilnai tells Arutz Sheva that Israel should be very concerned about the US sale of F-35 aircraft to the UAE.

Israel opens embassy in UAE

Ambassador Eitan Na'eh arrives in Abu Dhabi, officially opening Israel's embassy in the United Arab Emirates.

UAE approves opening of embassy in Israel

United Arab Emirates announces plans to open embassy in Tel Aviv, after cabinet approves embassy plan.

How Israel can navigate uncharted waters

Israel should also seek non-EU alliances, form a bloc with countries that do not ban Israeli scientists due to where they live.Op-ed.

UAE signs agreement to purchase F-35s from US

UAE and US sign agreement on sale of F-35 jets and armed drones just before Trump leaves office.

Trouble in Paradise? Israelis behaving badly in the Emirates

Reports of Israeli tourists to the UAE are becoming the norm, as tends of thousands flock to the Gulf oasis.

UAE delays Israeli visa exemption by 6 months due to coronavirus

Israelis traveling to UAE will need to secure tourist visa prior to flight, UAE announces, as coronavirus pandemic continues.

Approved: Hotel isolation for returnees from UAE and Brazil

Anyone returning from the UAE and Brazil will be required to isolate in a hotel as of 1:00 a.m. on Monday.

Hamas credits Abbas rival for aid to Gaza

Hamas thanks Mahmoud Dahlan, longtime rival of PA chairman, for his help in securing assistance to Gaza from the UAE.

UAE reunites Yemenite Jewish families

UAE officials facilitated the reunification of two Yemenite Jewish families separated by decades of war and financial woes.

Watch: Iranian cell plotting to attack Israelis nabbed in Dubai

UAE intelligence agencies have reportedly arrested an Iranian terrorist cell planning to target Israeli tourists.

UAE denies thwarting attempted Iranian terrorist attack

UAE says reports in Israel that it foiled attempted Iranian attack in Dubai "are wholly false".

Seven reasons for the ‘post-jihadist’ milieu

Numerous factors have come together to help the Arab world transition out of the era of jihadism and into a mode of progress.Opinion.

UAE'S leading telecom group launches Israel-based channels

Etisalat announces launch of i24NEWS on eLife and Switch TV channels

Report: UAE thwarted Iranian terror attack in Dubai

The attack was to take place on the anniversary of the killing of top commander Qassem Soleimani.

Watch: 2021 Burj Khalifa fireworks in Dubai

Impressive fireworks display lights up the sky over Dubai as 2021 begins.

IAF Commander opposes US sale of F-35 to UAE

Air Force commander says a situation in which more advanced aircraft are moving in the region is less ideal for Israel.

Report: Israel and UAE working together to terminate UNRWA

UAE officials reportedly considering to let UN agency for "Palestinian refugees" to "gradually disappear."

Historic visit of the Sephardic Chief Rabbi to the UAE

UAE's Religious Tolerance Minister tells Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: "We're all family here."

Delegation from UAE, Bahrain concludes 'historic' Israel visit

Arutz Sheva speaks with delegation member, who describes some of highlights of the trip - including the Western Wall and a Shabbat dinner.

UAE pro-Israel activist on 1st visit: 'Felt like celebrities'

Emirati social media activist Majid Al Sarrah on his 1st Israel visit, trip to Kotel: 'I thank God for being there.'

Over 50,000 Israelis have visited UAE since peace deal signing

Dubai Jewish center building luxury mikvah, as Israeli tourists flock to the UAE.

'Do not appoint Avi Dichter as UAE ambassador'

Human rights organizations in Gaza urge Arab League to speak out appointment of Avi Dichter as Israeli ambassador to the UAE.

Watch: Doves of peace released in Dubai

Rabbis, imams, and businessmen release doves in honor of peace treaty between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

Watch: Arabs from Gulf states light Hanukkah candles at Kotel

Western Wall rabbi to healthcare workers and doctors: You teach us every day what heroism is.

From Samaria to supermarkets and hotels in Dubai

Honey and olive oil from Samaria will be sold in supermarkets in Dubai, wine in hotels. Shomron mayor: 'New page in business.'

Arab billionaire: Family unity before business

Entrepreneur Mohamed Alabbar says normalization with Israel is about more than business. 'Can we meet each other first?'

UAE soccer association to sign agreement with Israel

UAE’s soccer association announces it will sign a memorandum of understanding with the Israeli soccer association on Monday in Dubai.

UAE, Bahrain ambassadors join Hanukkah candle lighting

Ambassador Ron Dermer holds virtual Hanukkah candle lighting with the Ambassadors of Bahrain and the UAE to the US.

UAE, Bahrain welcome Morocco-Israel agreement

Countries which previously normalized ties with Israel welcome Morocco's announcement that it is doing the same.

US:

F-35 deal with Emirates underway

US Senate rejects two proposals to prevent sale of F-35 planes to UAE.

Senate rejects efforts to block F-35 sale to UAE

US Senate votes down motions to block Trump administration's plan to sell drones and F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates.

Israel and UAE team up to help the homeless

Employees of Israeli and UAE embassies in Washington prepare kits to be distributed to over 100 homeless people in the US capital.

Israeli baker offers 'Abu Dhabi' doughnut for Hanukkah

Pastry chef offers doughnut made with dates from the UAE, nougat and cream filling, topped with a golden leaf.

UAE approves Chinese COVID vaccine with 86% efficacy rate

UAE's own analysis showed vaccine to be 100% effective in preventing moderate & severe cases.

Will the UAE be defined a 'red country'?

Health Ministry reportedly considering changing status of UAE after 17 Israelis who visited there contracted coronavirus.

What's it like being Jewish in the UAE?

Rabbi Levi Duchman, the Chabad emissary for the UAE, speaks with Arutz Sheva about life as an observant Jew in this Muslim-majority country.

'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.

First time:

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.