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The two leaders discussed regional issues during a private meeting at the president’s palace. It was their third meeting in recent months.
“Israel is expected to become one of Dubai’s top 10 trading partners within a few years,” says Dubai International Chamber of Commerce president and CEO.
“The fact that both governments clearly say doing business with each other is kosher will definitely encourage businesses from both countries,” said Ohad Cohen, head of the Foreign Trade Administration at Israel’s Ministry of Economy.
“When you create defense for your neighbors, you create defense for Israel,” says Sharon Biton, IAI vice president for marketing in the Middle East and North Africa.
The deal is the first of its kind between the Jewish state and an Arab country • “We have written a new chapter in the history of the Middle East,” says UAE minister for foreign trade.
The new program’s goals include doubling the number of Israeli space companies and quadrupling the annual transactions in the industry.
Herzog visits UAE to pay respects following death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with the UAE’s new president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 73, was credited with helping lead Mideast cooperation in science, business, technology, academia and tourism, as well as working with the Jewish community that resides in the United Arab Emirates.
The move came shortly after the UAE summoned Israel’s ambassador to Abu Dhabi to discuss events on the Temple Mount.
Emirates summons Israeli ambassador for handling of Arab riots in Jerusalem
UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy “expressed concern over the escalation of tension that threatens stability and security in the region.”
Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie describes “a neighborhood with a synagogue, private homes, condominiums, hotels, shopping centers.”
“The warm welcome our community has received from the local leadership is a true testament to coexistence and tolerance,” said Rabbi to the United Arab Emirates Levi Duchman.
