United Arab Emirates

Bahrain to allow Israel-UAE flights to cross its airspace

Bahrain announces it will allow for all United Arab Emirates-bound flights to cross its airspace to and from all countries.

El Al announces weekly cargo flights to Dubai

Ahead of peace treaty with UAE, El Al announces launch of new cargo flight route to Dubai to carry agricultural and hi-tech goods.

What's on my mind

The fight against racisim and prejudice is the only issue given the front page in US media, but one phobia is missing somehow. Op-ed.

Report: Bahrain to announce normalization of ties with Israel

Senior Israeli official believes announcement will follow the signing of Israel's agreement with the United Arab Emirates.

ADL, Jewish Council of the Emirates explore new partnership

Anti-Defamation League to cooperate with Jewish Council of the Emirates following historic Abraham Accord between Israel and the UAE.

AJC to open office in the United Arab Emirates

Move comes in the wake of the historic agreement to establish full diplomatic relations between the UAE and Israel.

Was Israeli sovereignty the price of the UAE peace agreement?

What price did Israel pay for suspending sovereignty?

Palestinian Arab leaders to meet over Israel-UAE deal

Joint discussions to be held in Ramallah and Beirut said to aim to develop "a unified Palestinian strategy" against "normalization schemes."

Netanyahu: 'This is a tremendous breakthrough'

'Flying over Saudi Arabia will shorten flight times, reduce costs,' Netanyahu says, after Saudis permit flights to Israel in Saudi airspace.

UAE looking to open consulate in Nazareth or Haifa

UAE hoping to open consulate in northern Israel in area with large Arab population, either in Haifa or Nazareth, senior official says.

Ron Dermer: This is how the agreement with the UAE was reached

Israeli ambassador talks about the formation of the agreement and the hope that this will lead normalization from more Arab countries.

UAE visit ends, delegation takes off for Israel

Senior UAE official says before end of visit that US promised in talks that Israeli sovereignty will no longer be promoted.

Khamenei: UAE betrayed Islamic world by making peace with Israel

Iran's supreme leader accuses United Arab Emirates of 'betraying' Islamic world and the Palestinian Arab cause by making peace with Israel.

Netanyahu's secret meeting in Abu Dhabi

Two years ago, Prime Minister Netanyahu secretly traveled to the UAE for a meeting with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

Watch: Blowing the shofar in Abu Dhabi

Israeli delegation holds morning shaharit prayers in United Arab Emirates capital city ahead of talks with UAE leaders.

Hamas: Visit to UAE a 'stab in the back'

Hamas blasts UAE leaders who hosted an official Israeli delegation and even permitted an El Al plane to land in the country.

UAE crown prince: We're committed to a Palestinian state

Abu Dhabi crown prince says agreement with Israel is a sovereign decision in the favor of peace.

UAE serves kosher food to Israeli guests

Rabbi Yissachar Krakowski, Director of OU Kosher, flown to Abu Dhabi to ensure the food served to Israeli guests complies with kashrut laws.

'Shalom' on the front page of UAE newspaper

Front page of Khaleej Times features photo of meeting between UAE and Israeli officials in Abu Dhabi with the caption "Salam, Shalom".

Kushner: Israel-UAE flight allowed to fly over Saudi Arabia

Historic first commercial flight from Israel to the UAE was allowed to use Saudi airspace and not forced to take longer route.

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US and Israeli delegations leave for historic flight to UAE

Senior US and Israeli officials leave Israel aboard historic flight to Abu Dhabi for talks with UAE to finalize peace treaty.

Next Year in Dubai?

A good rule of thumb re sovereignty: Where Israeli concessions are concerned, the Arab version usually comes closest to the truth. Op-ed.

Jordan releases cartoonist who criticized Israel-UAE deal

Cartoonist who was charged for publishing a drawing critical of Israel-UAE deal will still face trial for "slander and libel".

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Historic flight to Abu Dhabi takes off Monday morning

Senior officials from Israel and the US will take off on an El Al plane to the UAE and promote cooperation on a range of issues.

US policy significantly enhanced Israel's stability and security

The US Administration’s posture against Tehran, has clearly helped pave the way for the Israel-UAE agreement. Opinion.

The Israel-Sunni Arab bloc: The new sheriff

Trump\s highlighting Turkey’s hostility despite its alliance in NATO shows the changes in America’s alliance system in the region. Op-ed.

Are journalists prevented from taking part in Abu Dhabi flight?

Journalists from several media outlets furious at the decision not to allow them to cover the special flight to Abu Dhabi.

Israel to declare UAE a 'green' country?

Israel may cancel quarantine requirement for those returning from visiting the United Arab Emirates, report says.

El Al schedules its first flight to United Arab Emirates

El Al schedules first Israel-UAE flight for Monday, announces flight numbers for it and return flight.

UAE repeals law imposing Israel boycott

In step towards normalization, UAE abolishes federal law imposing Israel boycott.

F-35s to UAE? Why it's an amazingly bad idea

The history of volatile Arab regimes leads to the fear that sophisticated US weapons might one day be used against Israel. Opinion.

Israeli flight to Abu Dhabi to pass over Saudi Arabia

El Al will operate the first flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates, which will fly over the skies of Saudi Arabia.

Official Israeli delegation to leave for Abu Dhabi next week

National Security Adviser Meir Ben Shabbat to lead delegation which will travel with Jared Kushner to UAE next week for normalization talks.

First commercial flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi next week

US President's adviser to visit Israel next week before flying directly to Abu Dhabi to inaugurate Israel-UAE relations.

Israel and UAE Defense Ministers hold official phone call

Mohammed bin Ahmad Al Bawardi and Benny Gantz agree to establish "solid bilateral relations for the benefit of the countries"

The United Arab Emirates cannot have it both ways

Reconcile with the Jews yet fund incitement against  the Jews?

UAE cancel three-way meeting with Israel, US representatives

UAE said they were unhappy with Israel's opposition to the sale of advanced fighter planes to the Gulf state.

Israel, UAE reach agreement on health cooperation

Israeli, UAE health ministers agree on "immediate" cooperation between the nations on health issues, specifically COVID-19.

Suspension, not cancellation

Israel only agreed to suspend the extension of sovereignty, not cancel it.

When gullibility is the knife at the throat of common sense

In Israel, there is an amnesia which seems to affect those so desperate to pretend that the past is no longer a lesson to be learned Op-ed.

Caroline Glick:

Is the Palestinian veto alive or dead?

If the veto is dead, Netanyahu won’t only be remembered as the greatest statesman Israel has known, but as a diplomatic magician. Op-ed.

UAE diplomat: Normalization has 'closed the gate on annexation'

UAE amb. to US writes in Israeli media that agreement with Israel "maintains the viability of a two-state solution."

Israeli, UAE Jews hold joint Shabbat ceremony

In first, Jews in Israel and United Arab Emirates hold joint pre-Sabbath prayer session, attended by Diaspora Minister Yankelevitch.

Pompeo and Kushner will visit Israel

US delegation planning visits to Israel, Gulf states, in effort to push normalization forward.

Report: Mossad chief met Sudanese official

Arab media reports UAE organized a meeting between Yossi Cohen and the deputy head of the Sudan Sovereignty Council.

A society of great wealth has little room for spirituality

If the UAE peace holds, the rich will get richer, and roads will be clogged with Porsches and Cadillacs. So, what’s so bad?

INTO THE FRAY:

The Israel-UAE pact: Sacrificing substance for ceremony?

Despite all the potential payoffs Israel-UAE normalization may entail, the agreement is really a prop for a much bigger drama. Op-ed.

Qatar silent on Israel-UAE agreement

Qatari Foreign Minister meets PA chief negotiator, doesn't comment on United Arab Emirates’ accord with Israel.

Kamala Harris — pragmatic moderate or radical leftist?

Examining what we currently know about the vice-presidential nominee, who may potentially be a heartbeat away from the presidency. Op-ed.

Netanyahu to UAE Jews: I hope to visit you soon

Israeli Prime Minister holds ZOOM conversation with leaders of UAE Jewish community following peace deal.

UAE: Deal with Israel makes buying F-35 easier

UAE Foreign Minister Anwar Gargash says country has been seeking to buy F-35 aircraft for 6 years.

Iran: We seized UAE ship

Iran claims it detained UAE ship which violated its waters, and that UAE coastguards shot 2 Iranian fisherman the same day.

Report: Trump admin pushing for F-35 sale to UAE

US officials: Trump administration has accelerated a push to sell the F-35 stealth fighter and advanced armed drones to UAE.

Israelis are already doing business with the UAE

There are about 200 companies already exporting products to the UAE through third parties Op-ed.

Abbas: Israel-UAE agreement 'a stab in the back'

PA chairman: Emiratis are denying the rights of the Palestinian people.

'UAE agreement harms balance of power in the Middle East'

MK Elazar Stern demands discussion in Knesset committee on the agreement with the UAE.

ANALYSIS: What the UAE - Israel deal means for the Middle East

The Middle East is becoming divided into 2 camps, one led by Iran and Turkey, and one led by Israel,Egypt, and other Sunni states.

White House: No agreement to sell arms to UAE in peace deal

WH official denies reports Israel-UAE includes secret clause by which the US will sell advanced weapons such as the F-35 to the UAE.

Mossad chief in UAE for security talks

Yossi Cohen discusses Israel-UAE security cooperation with Emirati officials less than a week after countries reach peace agreement.

PM: Left-wing fake news on US-UAE arms deal

Following media claims that Israel has allowed the US to sell advanced weapons to the UAE, Netanyahu dismisses the reports as "fake news."