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United Arab Emirates

Turkey / Chabad / Gulf States / UAE

Kushners Donate Millions to Chabad Abu Dhabi Following Murder of Rabbi

By Max Gelber

The three terrorists who abducted and murdered the rabbi, Uzbek citizens, were extradited from Turkey to the UAE, where they face the death penalty.

Gaza / Health and Medicine

Sick Gazans and Their Caregivers Leave Gaza in War’s Largest Medical Evacuation

By Noah Michaeli

In total, 86 Gazan patients accompanied by 124 family members were taken to the UAE. The rest were flown to Romania.

Government / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

President Herzog, First Lady, Depart for First Israeli Presidential UAE Visit

By Jewish Press News Desk

“I am bringing with me a blessing of peace and a message of peace to the entire region, to the people of the region."

Holidays & Observances / Gulf States / UAE

UAE Jews Celebrate Tu B'Shvat

By Jewish Press News Desk

Representatives of KKL-JNF planted a tree in the educational campus, with the campus children and their parents.

Politics / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / On Campus / Education / Gulf States / UAE

Israeli & Emirati Students Address Global Challenges Together

By Jewish Press News Desk

Bennett: There's no better time to spread the message of Israel to the world and this mission is an example of proactively spreading that light.

Featured / Jewish / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

With 2 New Schools There's No Denying It: UAE Is Becoming More Jewish

By Jewish Press Staff

As of 2019, according to Rabbi Marc Schneier, it is estimated that about 150 families—some 3,000 Jews, live and pray freely in the UAE.

Israel / Business and Economy / North African States

Israeli Water-From-Air Tech to be Sold in UAE, Gulf States

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The partnership will target the agriculture sector, offices and apartment buildings, hotels, industry, and maritime.

Featured / Israel / Business and Economy / Gulf States / UAE

Israel Begins Export of Agricultural Produce to UAE

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

This is one of the latest developments in the rapidly developing commercial relationship between Israel and the UAE.

Business and Economy / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Cargo Vessel Bearing Goods from the UAE Arrives in Haifa Port

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Haifa Port Chairman of the Board Eshel Armoni: “This is very exciting. This is a new era in the Middle East."

US / Iran / Gulf States / UAE

US Enacts Iran-Related Sanctions on UAE-Based Firms

By Jackson Richman / JNS

The sanctions come despite the historic U.S.-brokered agreement last week to normalize relations between Israel and the UAE.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Islamists / The Temple Mount / Gulf States / UAE

Mufti of Jerusalem: Visiting Al-Aqsa Mosque through Israel-UAE Agreement ‘Forbidden’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Muslims at Al Aqsa (on the Temple Mount) have threatened to assault and mistreat any Muslim who visits the holy site under Israeli auspices.

Jewish / Video of the Day / Diaspora / Gulf States / UAE

A Look Inside Dubai's Synagogue

By Jewish Press News Desk

The leaders of the Dubai congregation say they represent a growing trend in the acceptance of the Jewish State among its more benign neighbors in the region.

IDF & Security / Gulf States / UAE / Coronavirus

Rafael Signs with Abu Dhabi Group to Develop Solutions Against Coronavirus

By Jewish Press News Desk

This joint initiative brings together some of the region’s most active players in the response to COVID-19.

Israel / Gulf States / UAE / Coronavirus

Israeli, Emirati Companies Partner on Research to Combat COVID-19

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Although Israel and the UAE don’t have formal diplomatic relations, the two nations have grown closer amid the Iranian threat.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Gulf States / UAE / Settlements / Sovereignty

‘The UAE Can Work with Israel, Despite Disagreements’

By Israel Hayom

The message seems to be that while Abu Dhabi disagrees with Jerusalem on Israeli sovereignty, it won't be a roadblock to building relations with Israel.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Gulf States / UAE / Settlements / Sovereignty

Israel Responds to UAE: US Initiative a Starting Point to Realize Peace

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Lior Haiat tweeted that it is “a nice surprise reading a tweet in Hebrew” by a UAE official.

Travel / Science and Tech / Gulf States / UAE

Israel to United Arab Emirates: Good Luck on Your Mars Mission

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Some 150 Emirati engineers, researchers and scientists have been working on the Emirates Mars Mission since the project was inaugurated in 2014, and is slated to arrive in Mars’ orbit by 2021.

Featured / Israel / US / Global / Religion / Judaism

Biggest Shabbat Project Ever Included Jews in 1,685 Cities, 106 Countries

By Jewish Press News Desk

From November 15-16, the 7th annual international Shabbat Project outdid its predecessors on all fronts, attracting record numbers of participants.

Israel / Gulf States / UAE / Sports

‘Hatikvah’ Played at Abu Dhabi’s Ju-jitsu World Tournament as Israel Takes Gold

By Arye Green / TPS

Alon Leviev beat competitors from Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, as well as an athlete from Abu Dhabi, in the final, to win the gold in the under-55-kilograms (121 pounds) weight category.

The Walter Bingham File

Conference Of Presidents - Arab Gulf States are Warming To Israel - The Walter Bingham File

By Israel News Talk Radio

The annual meeting in Israel of the Leadership Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organisations and their achievements.

Diaspora / Jordan / Gulf States / UAE

US Jewish Presidents Cruise Emirates, Amman, in Search of Cooperation

By JNi.Media

The meeting in Amman was with Crown Prince Hassan, since King Abdullah was out of the country.

Headline / US / Politics / Qatar / Media / Diaspora

Qatar Hires Orthodox PR Firm to Reach US Jews

By JNi.Media

It should be noted that on Thursday, only a few days after the PR deal with Qatar was announced, President Donald Trump said he would be willing to mediate between Qatar and its Arab foes.

Featured / Headline / Terrorism / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Report: Peace Envoy Tony Blair Was on United Arab Emirates' Payroll

By JNi.Media

"It is our view that, after seven years, Mr Blair's achievements as envoy are negligible, even within his narrow mandate of promoting Palestinian economic development."

Headline / Syria / Hamas / Qatar / Iran / Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to Qatar: Cut Your Ties with Hamas

By Jewish Press News Desk

Qatar is an important patron of Hamas, though Iran may soon replace them in that role.

Featured / Israel / US / Business and Economy

KFC Coming Back to Roost in Israel

By JNi.Media

KFC representatives have met with potential franchisees, toured potential sites with real estate agents, and set a goal of 100 branches in five years. It's the chain's fourth crack at the Israeli market.

Featured / Headline / Terrorism / Middle East / Levant / US / UK / Travel / Islamists

In-flight Electronics Ban Due to iPad Bomb Plot

By Jewish Press News Desk

A plot was discovered to smuggle a bomb onto a plane in an iPad and blow it up

US / Politics / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Former Australian PM: Move Embassy to Jerusalem, Cut Off PA Funds

By JNi.Media

Another way for Australia to demonstrate its unswerving support for Israel, as the Middle East’s only liberal, pluralist democracy, might be to ... move its embassy to Jerusalem.

IDF & Security / US / Politics / News Briefs / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education / Gulf States / UAE / Asia

Report: IAF Trained with Pakistani, UAE Air Forces

By JNi.Media

A senior IAF official said said the Americans downed Israeli planes in dogfights, "but we downed them, too."

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Judaism / Intifada

Abbas Wants UNESCO to Declare Western Wall Part of Al Aqsa

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Palestinian Authority has circulated a draft resolution to declare the Western Wall, Rachel's Tomb and the Patriachs Cave as "Palestinian."

IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Gulf States / UAE

Fearful of Neighbor Iran, Gulf States Looking to Buy Israel’s Iron Dome

By JNi.Media

Bahrain and some of its partners in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are currently negotiating to purchase Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system to defend against “a growing arsenal of Iranian missiles.”

Terrorism / Middle East / Levant / Global / News Briefs / Islamists

Burka-Clad Terrorist Kills American Teacher in Abu Dhabi Mall

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The victim’s 11-year-old are being cared for by the police. A video shows the murderer’s escape.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Treasury’s Cohen to Turkey, UAE to Talk Iran Sanctions

By JTA

Treasury Undersecretary David Cohen, the top Obama administration official monitoring Iran sanctions compliance, will visit Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The Treasury Department announcement Monday casts this week’s visit in the context of making sure nations still comply with the main sanctions even as a number of sanctions have been removed while talks, known […]

This Ongoing War

Jewish Doctor Acquitted but Hasn't Left UAE

By Frimet and Arnold Roth

The South African doctor arrested and detained in Dubai was acquitted but may nevertheless be forced to remain there as the prosecution appeals.

This Ongoing War

Making Kafka Proud in Dubai Court

By Frimet and Arnold Roth

A contemporary variant of Kafka's "The Trial" is unfolding in Dubai.

Middle East / Levant / News Briefs / Islamists / Religion

Shariah Card: Charge Your Way to Mecca

By Malkah Fleisher

Users of a Shariah-compliant credit card from the United Arab Emirates can charge their purchases according to Islamic law, direct their prayers toward Mecca, and even put a little aside for the Hajj.

Serials

Persuaded - Chapter IV

By Barbara Bensoussan

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