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


UAE lawmaker: 'Hamas and the PA are both corrupt and murderers'

"Now the anger towards the UAE, from both the PA and Hamas, has been created because we have stopped paying. We want to pay and we will pay the people. Not Hamas and the PA."

Women in Gaza City protest normalization of relations between the UAE and Israel, in August, 2020.

Israeli Golan Heights wine to go on sale in UAE

"We are excited to be the Israeli winery that will "open the gate" and introduce the residents and guests of the UAE in Dubai to the Israeli wine industry," the Golan Heights Winery's CEO said.

The Golan Heights Winery whooshed onto the Israeli wine scene like a comet.

The F-35 sale to the UAE is a self-imposed saga - analysis

What makes this saga is even more frustrating is that in this particular case the UAE deal could have been all silver lining – with no clouds visible at all.

An Israeli Air Force F-35 fighter jet flies during an aerial demonstration at a graduation ceremony for Israeli airforce pilots at the Hatzerim air base in southern Israel December 29, 2016.

Things Israel can learn from UAE: Appoint a happiness minister

Israel has what to learn from the UAE, particularly the desirability of integrating people’s happiness into government policy decisions.

A United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag waves alongside an Israeli flag

PICO Ventures co-founder brings Jerusalem, and its youth, to UAE

Elie Wurtman believes the second largest economy in the Arab world could help Israelis engage with people from dozens of previously unexplored markets.

These teenagers, who have what Wurtman calls 'Jerusalem DNA', are expected to head to the UAE in springtime.

Jerusalem Dep. Mayor calls on gov't to welcome Gulf Muslims

While visiting Dubai, she realized that there is a tremendous interest from some of the UAE’s largest companies and institutions to do business in Israel.

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum meets with UAE businessman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor

Does the US see UAE ties as a way to curb Chinese investments in Israel?

Does this peace agreement, and now the Abraham Fund, serve an additional American foreign policy interest in another part of the world?

L to R: Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed participate in the signing of the Abraham Accords. September 15, 2020

UAE disabilities program director presents at Access Israel conference

“I almost feel like Neil Armstrong right now, the first person there doing this. A small step in moving the journey forward, sharing best practices and keep going!”

A United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag waves alongside an Israeli flag

Israel says UAE visit 'making history' - Palestinians call it 'shameful'

The UAE and Gulf neighbor Bahrain became the first Arab states in a quarter of a century to sign deals.

The flags of the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Bahrain are screened on the walls of Jerusalem’s Old City on September 15.

UAE cabinet ratifies accord to Israel ahead of official visit

Israel ratified the deal in a cabinet vote and a parliamentary vote last week.

A United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag waves alongside an Israeli flag