United Arab Emirates

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

Peace without price? This is what Netanyahu gives to the UAE

Diplomatic analyst Barak Ravid claims that the Emirates got two achievements: Abolition of annexation and consent to a Palestinian state.

Watch: Press conference of Israeli, UAE Foreign Ministers

The ministers visited the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin earlier.

UAE, Israel ministers historic meeting at Holocaust Memorial

Gabi Ashkenazi, UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, and German FM Heiko Maas meet at Berlin Holocaust Memorial.

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi to meet Emirati counterpart

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi to visit Berlin, where he will hold talks with his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates.

First ever joint venture between Hadassah & Abu Dhabi hospitals

Two doctors, one from Jerusalem & another from Abu Dhabi, organized an international conference on pediatric intensive care.

Sukkah built in Dubai

Sukkah built in front of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai ahead of the Sukkot holiday which begins at sundown on Friday.

UAE to run for UN Security Council seat

United Arab Emirates announces candidacy for non-permanent seat on Security Council for 2022-2023.

UAE Foreign Minister reiterates support for 'two-state solution'

UAE Foreign Affairs Minister: Agreement with Israel froze annexation and opened prospects for regional peace.

A wrong message to Iran’s mullahs

The consensus is that the Iranian threat exists and the ballistic missiles it developed pose a serious risk to the security of Europe.Op-ed.

Report: Saudis urged UAE and Bahrain to sign with Israel

Report: Saudi Arabia quietly urged UAE and Bahrain to sign deal with Israel, but is unlikely to ink similar deal before US election.

Dubai Rabbinate releases 'glatt kosher' meals

For the first time ever, a kosher slaughter of poultry was carried out in Abu Dhabi.

Can the Palestinians get away with lying as they have for years?

One cannot underestimate the importance of the Arab states’ growing distaste for a Palestinian movement that has lied for too long. Op-ed.

First ever talks in Arabic between diplomats from Israel & UAE

Israel's ambassador to Azerbaijan, George Deek, met with his UAE counterpart in the capital city of Baku.

Emirati Investor Masaood Rahma Al Masaood on Israel-UAE business

i24NEWS speaks to Emirati Investor Masaood Rahma Al Masaood.

Rabbi Marc Schneier:

'Gulf states look to Israel to be their defender and protector'

Gulf advisor: 'These normalization ties will also bring wonderful opportunities for the Palestinians, particularly in the economic sphere.'

Report: US, UAE to commit to F-35 fighter sale by December

Trump admin. looking for ways to make F-35s visible to Israeli radar, report claims, US and UAE plan to sign deal by early December.