Israel-UAE relations

UAE International Cooperation Minister Reem Al Hashimy addresses the UN General Assembly on September 24, 2022. (Screen capture/UN)

September 25, 2022, 3:51 am

UAE hails Lapid’s support for 2-state solution, backs Palestinian state on ’67 lines

Premier gets shoutout in Emirati minister’s speech to UN General Assembly, which also includes line noting importance of Abraham Accords

By Jacob Magid

A video by Rafael shows off its SPYDER system in action. (Video screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

September 23, 2022, 5:48 pm

Israel said ready to sell advanced air defense system to UAE

SPYDER mobile interceptors made by Rafael are capable of defending against various types of aircraft, drones and cruise missiles

By TOI staff

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan visits the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and museum in Jerusalem, September 15, 2022. (Yad Vashem/Miri Shimonovich)

September 15, 2022, 9:08 pm

UAE foreign minister tours Yad Vashem; meets Lapid, Herzog on 1st Jerusalem visit

‘A privilege and an honor’: Emirati FM Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan marks 2 years to Abraham Accords by laying wreath at Holocaust memorial and speaking to Israeli leaders

By TOI staff

US President Donald Trump, center, with, from left, Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif al-Zayani, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, during the Abraham Accords signing ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, September 15, 2020, in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP)

September 15, 2022, 7:01 pm

Two years after Abraham Accords, worrying trends emerge amid achievements

While trade and diplomatic ties continue to expand, polls show public support in nations that normalized ties has plummeted — and it is unclear whether others will sign on

By Lazar Berman

An Emirati government official, center, greets Lea Hadad, left, and UAE Rabbi Levi Duchman during their wedding in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sept. 14, 2022. (Sami Sasso)

September 14, 2022, 11:52 pm

Chabad couple holds UAE’s largest Jewish wedding on Abraham Accords anniversary

Around 1,500 guests, including Emirati royals, take part in wedding of UAE Chabad emissary Rabbi Levi Duchman; celebration considered largest Jewish event in UAE history

By Cnaan Liphshiz

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid shakes hands with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June 29, 2021. (Shlomi Amsalem/Government Press Office via AP)

September 14, 2022, 8:19 pm

UAE foreign minister lands in Israel ahead of meeting with Lapid in Jerusalem

Abdullah Bin Zayed and PM will give joint statements before Emirati top diplomat heads to reception marking 2 years since historic peace pact

By Lazar Berman

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (R) welcomes his Emirati counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan at Sde Boker in southern Israel, on March 27, 2022, ahead of the Negev Summit. (Jack Guez/AFP)

September 9, 2022, 1:47 am

UAE FM slated to visit Israel next week on two-year anniversary of Abraham Accords

Channel 12 reports that Abdullah bin Zayed will meet Lapid, Herzog, Netanyahu and Bennett, with Iran nuclear talks likely at top of the agenda

By TOI staff

Bruce Gurfein and Joe Koen (left) cross into Israel at the Aqaba border crossing in Jordan, August 12, 2022. (Courtesy)

August 15, 2022, 3:51 am

Making inroads: An unlikely 38-hour drive from Dubai to Jerusalem, via Riyadh

Jewish US businessman Bruce Gurfein is on a three-week round-trip between the UAE and Israel to promote partnerships in food and desert technology. He’s doing it all in his car

By Tal Schneider

Egyptian Ambassador to the UN Osama Abdel Khalek addresses the Security Council on August 8, 2022. (Screen capture/UN TV)

August 9, 2022, 2:25 am

After mediating Gaza ceasefire, Egypt’s envoy castigates Israel at Security Council

As Lapid praises Sissi, Cairo’s envoy to UN laments ‘martyrs’ killed, Israeli ‘desecration of al-Aqsa,’ calls for end to Israeli blockade and says Israel responsible for Strip

By Jacob Magid

Emirati royal Hend bint Faisal Al-Qasimi, during an interview with Philadelphia Arabia, in 2013. (YouTube)

August 7, 2022, 11:43 pm

Comparing Muslim deaths to Holocaust, UAE royal suggests Jews are hung up on Shoah

Princess of Sharjah’s social media feed includes frequent anti-Israeli tirades, as well as examples of antisemitism

By Tobias Siegal

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi attends a Aharai! Youth Program ceremony, at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on June 17, 2022. (Flash90)

July 16, 2022, 1:16 pm

Kohavi to visit Morocco on Monday, in first official trip by Israeli military chief

Destination initially barred from publication, but gag order lifted after leak; last month Israeli officers observed a major drill in North African nation

By Emanuel Fabian

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi at a memorial ceremony marking 8 years since the 2014 Gaza war, known as Operation Protective Edge, at the National Memorial Hall in Jerusalem, July 10, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

July 15, 2022, 10:02 pm

Kohavi to visit unnamed Arab nation next week in 1st formal trip there by IDF chief

Destination barred from publication until top soldier lands on Monday; nation said to be one with official relations with Israel, including in military matters

By Emanuel Fabian

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett (left) meets with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, June 9, 2022 (Kobi Gideon/GPO)

June 9, 2022, 1:21 pm

Bennett makes unannounced visit to Abu Dhabi to meet with UAE’s ruler

As a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers seems more distant, prime minister set to discuss ‘regional issues’ with Mohamed bin Zayed

By Lazar Berman

Minister of Economy and Industry Orna Barbivai meets with member of the Dubai Chambers, June 2022. (Ministry of Economy and Industry)

June 8, 2022, 8:59 pm

Dubai International Chamber to open office in Tel Aviv

New office aims to identify business and investment opportunities in Israel, support local companies entering Dubai market and beyond

By Ricky Ben-David

Wolt workers shop for customers at the Wolt Market grocery store in Neve Zedek, in Tel Aviv, May 2022. (Shai Azeri/Wolt Israel)

June 1, 2022, 2:03 pm

Daily Briefing June 1: Israeli market expands with UAE deal, NFTs and Wolt groceries

Political correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn discusses Knesset conflicts; Tech editor Ricky Ben-David reviews trade with Dubai, Wolt Market and digital art auctions

By TOI staff