UAE-Israel deal

Why the flydubai attempted hijacking could end up strengthening Israel, UAE ties - analysis

The challenges that this incident presents also likely provide opportunities, similar to how the US and Saudi Arabia were able to work together after Septembe 11.

A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026.
Ambassador to the UAE Yossi Shelley.

Ambassador to UAE says flydubai incident didn't weaken Israel-Emirati relations - interview

A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026.

Omani flydubai hijacking suspect held no second nationality, sources say – exclusive

Israel's Ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley.

Iran war drew Israel, Gulf States closer together, UAE Ambassador Shelly tells 'Post' - interview


2 years since Israel, UAE signed Abraham Accords - what's been achieved? - opinion

The two-year anniversary of this strategic agreement between Israel and the UAE provides an opportunity to assess its results.

 THEN-PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu, then-US president Donald Trump, Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed wave from the White House balcony after a signing ceremony for the Abraham Accords, September 2020.

Crossroads of Civilization Museum founder in Basel: 'We need to stop anti-Zionism'

During the celebrations of the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress, Ahmed Obaid Almansoori revealed a handwritten, signed letter from Theodor Herzl.

 Ahmed Obaid Almansoori reveals handwritten, signed letter from Theodor Herzl at the 125th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress.

After censure of Iran, Bennett meets UAE president, discusses concerns

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed will discuss regional concerns as tensions rise with Iran.

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett meeting with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, June 9, 2022.

Israel signs free trade deal with UAE, first-ever with an Arab state

Ambassador to the UAE Amir Hayek succinctly announced the signing of the agreement on twitter, tweeting "Done!" in response to a previous tweet on the topic.

 Economy Minister Orna Barbivai and UAE counterpart Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri sign a free trade deal, May 31, 2022

Eight heavy transport aircraft belonging to UAE landed in Israel in past two weeks

It is unclear why the heavy transport aircraft were in Israel though it is believed that the aircraft likely were transporting equipment related to defense contracts signed between the two countries.

 C-17 Globemaster heavy transport aircraft

Evangelicals, UAE FM talk future of Abraham Accords - opinion

Joel Rosenberg recounts how MBZ told his Christian delegation he was ready for peace with Israel.

 Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, receives at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi the Abraham Accords Delegation of Evangelical Business and Media Leaders, Apr. 27, 2022

UAE’s first fully equipped Jewish neighborhood to be established, says Rabbi

The Jewish neighborhood in the UAE will include synagogue, homes, schools, community center, and hotels.

 CANDLE LIGHTING at the Jewish Council of the Emirates’ Hanukkah party last year, with the participation of Hamdan Al Kindi of AC (Abrahams Consultancy) Partners, considered a close friend of the Jewish community, with Elie Abadie, senior rabbi of the Jewish Council (L), looking on.

Abraham Accords nations' foreign ministers to all meet in Israel

"We have seen tremendous and tangible results in terms of the UAE-Israel relationship, said US Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert.

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in Riga, Latvia, March 7, 2022.

UAE Archives directors visit Israel’s National Library for first time ever

Among the fields of collaboration agreed to in the 2020 Abraham Accords, the two institutions are working to preserve historical memory and cultural heritage.

 Wednesday's meeting between the directors of Israel's National Library and the UAE's National Archives in Jerusalem, Israel.

AJC's new Abu Dhabi office embraces a new era of peace - opinion

The organization’s first office in an Arab or majority-Muslim state, will endeavor to serve as a nongovernmental bridge between Arabs and Jews, Emiratis and Israelis, and the US and the Gulf.

Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Issa of the Muslim World League visits Auschwitz with David Harris, Rabbi David Rosen, and  Harriet Schleifer of the American Jewish Committee. January 23, 2020.