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Israel marks UAE’s 54th National Day

The Israeli Embassy in Abu Dhabi praised the UAE’s growth, tolerance and innovation, expressing hope for deeper ties under the Abraham Accords.

A fan waves the United Arab Emirates flag prior to the 7th UAE Tour 2025, Stage 3 a 181km stage from Ras al Khaimah to Jebel Jais 1490m / #UCIWWT / on Feb. 19, 2025 in Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images.
A fan waves the United Arab Emirates flag prior to the 7th UAE Tour 2025, Stage 3 a 181km stage from Ras al Khaimah to Jebel Jais 1490m / #UCIWWT / on Feb. 19, 2025 in Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images.

The Israeli Embassy in the United Arab Emirates congratulated the Emirati leadership and citizens on the country’s 54th National Day, praising Abu Dhabi’s “remarkable path of progress and prosperity” and expressing hopes for further strengthening bilateral ties.

In a social media post on Tuesday, the embassy said it values the UAE’s spirit of tolerance and innovation, while wishing the Gulf nation continued security. It also released a video featuring Tel Aviv residents expressing admiration for Emirati culture and enthusiasm for the growing friendship between the two countries under the Abraham Accords.

The 2020 Abraham Accords normalized diplomatic relations between Israel and the UAE, along with several other Arab states, marking a significant shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics.

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