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It explores the chain of events leading up to the Holocaust and uses personal stories, many of which come from Jews in the Arab world. There is also a special tribute to Arab heroes—upstanders who defended and saved Jews.
The agreement between the two countries will help “provide certainty and favorable conditions for business activity, and will strengthen economic ties,” said Israel’s Finance Minister Israel Katz.
“The signs at this stage are positive, but more than just nice words will be required,” says Simon Henderson of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
UAE National Archives, National Library of Israel ink historic agreement
The memorandum of understanding, valid for three years, lays out multiple areas of collaboration, such as digitization, professional knowledge-sharing and cultural exchange.
Another issue to be discussed: the U.S. sale of F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates as part of a larger $23 billion arms deal.
“We believe the key is joint development and production, and the transfer of knowledge,” said Esti Peshin, general manager of the Cyber Division at Israel Aerospace Industries.
Russian Jewish chess player to challenge world champion for title in UAE
Ian Nepomniachtchi will play against the current champion, Norwegian Magnus Carlsen, in a 14-game match; the winner gets $2.4 million.
To encourage visitors, the ministry will be putting up digital billboards in Dubai, New York City’s Times Square and London’s Piccadilly Circus.
The Israeli energy partnership has signed an MOU to sell its 22 percent holding in the reservoir for $1.1 billion.
Health Minister Yuli Edelstein hails the bilateral accord that will see Jerusalem and Abu Dhabi join forces in the fight against pandemics.
An organization calls on the general public to avoid the show, arguing that art is being used to normalize “colonialism and repression.”
Chef Elli Kriel: “Partaking in something so life-giving builds bridges. It is different than just shaking someone’s hand or sitting in a room and talking together.”
