Israeli, Emirati education ministers met recently, says Israel’s envoy to UAE

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Yossi Shelley says he recently participated in a meeting with Emirati Minister of Education, Sarah Al Amiri, and her Israeli counterpart, Yoav Kisch.

In a post on X, Shelley says the meeting “focused on expanding cooperation in the field of education, advancing academic exchange, and promoting innovation, with a shared commitment to equipping the next generation with the skills and knowledge needed for a common future.”

Shelley adds that education is a “central pillar” of the “growing” Israel-UAE relationship.

The Israeli envoy does not say when the meeting was or where it took place, but the image shared in his post appears to show the group in an Emirati government office.

I had the pleasure of participating in a meeting with Israel’s Minister of Education, @YoavKisch , and UAE Minister of Education, Sarah Al Amiri.

Our discussion focused on expanding cooperation in the field of education, advancing academic exchange, and promoting innovation,… pic.twitter.com/XBcuu3onhC

— Ambassador Yossi Shelley (@ambshelley) January 16, 2026