United Arab Emirates

Push for diplomatic support

Syria’s new President to visit UAE, Turkey

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to visit the UAE and Turkey as part of a diplomatic drive to bolster international backing for his administration.

UAE confirms death penalty for 3 murderers of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

A 4th suspect who assisted the murderers of the Chabad emissary was sentenced to life in prison and deportation.

Israel confirms:

Murderers of Chabad emissary in UAE sentenced to death

UAE sentences to death three Uzbek citizens who murdered Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan late last year.

Amid renewed fighting

UAE President discusses Gaza ceasefire with Trump

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan speaks to Trump, stresses importance of making humanitarian aid available to Gaza’s residents.

For the first time ever:

Yesha Council leaders hold official visit to a Muslim country

For the first time ever, regional leaders from the Yesha Council made an official visit to the United Arab Emirates where they met with government officials, business leaders, influencers, and Israel’s Ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley.

Iran says it received Trump's letter today from UAE

Iranian officials say the finally received the letter President Trump said last week he wrote to Khamenei as UAE officials delivered it to them today.

UAE rejects US Gaza plan, calls for comprehensive peace

UAE President informs Secretary of State Marco Rubio that his nation opposes any proposal to forcibly remove Gazans from their homeland.

UAE Amb:

'No alternative' to Trump Gaza plan for now

United Arab Emirates Ambassador to the United States Yousef al-Otaiba tells reporter the UAE is "not yet" working on an alternative to President Trump's Gaza proposals and will look for "common ground" with the US on the issue.

Middle East leaders oppose Gaza displacement in letter to Rubio

Five Arab foreign ministers and senior PA official send letter to US Secretary of State, expressing opposition to any plans that would displace Palestinian Arabs from Gaza.

UAE-based company to invest in Israeli drone detection firm

Thirdeye Systems, an Israeli supplier of military technology, announces sale of 30% stake to the UAE's state-owned defense conglomerate EDGE for $10 million.

NSC reveals:

Iran attempted to bait and abduct Israeli businessman

An individual claiming to be an Arab news agency attempted to convince an Israeli businessman to meet them in the UAE, but the individual was discovered to be an Iranian agent.

Lebanon extradites son of Muslim Brotherhood founder to UAE

UAE detains Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, son of Muslim Brotherhood founder Yusuf al-Qaradawi, following his extradition from Lebanon.

Foreign Minister Sa'ar visits Abu Dhabi

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with his Emirati counterpart, Abdullah bin Zayed, the first visit by an Israeli minister to the UAE since the war broke out.

Report:

Failed kidnapping led to murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

New details have emerged about the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE, indicating that the attackers intended to abduct him but murdered him when their plans went awry.

Amid rebel advances

Assad stresses resolve 'in the face of all terrorists'

Syrian President speaks to leaders from UAE and Iraq as rebels reportedly take over Aleppo from the Syrian army.

Emirati official visits family of slain Rabbi

An official from the UAE came to Israel to pay his respects to Rabbi Zvi Kogan's family, staying for less than an hour before returning to his country.

In conversation with UAE FM

Blinken condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

US Secretary of State speaks to Emirati Foreign Minister, commends actions taken by the UAE’s law enforcement authorities in response to the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan.

After murder of Rabbi Kogan:

Jared Kushner donates $1 million to UAE Chabad

Trump's son-in-law and Abraham Accords architect reacts to murder of Chabad emissary in the UAE, vows to redouble efforts to build a resilient and vibrant Jewish community in Abu Dhabi and achieve peace.

New York Times:

Headline updated after criticism on social media

New York Times updates headline to read, "An Israeli Rabbi Is abducted and killed in UAE," only after social media took them to task for their initial reporting.

UAE publishes photos of suspects in murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

Olimpi Tohirovich (28), Makhmudjon Abdurrahim (28), and Azizi Kamilovich (33), named as suspects in murder of Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan.

'Heinous act'

WJC outraged by murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

WJC issues statement of condemnation following the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: We condemn this heinous act in the strongest terms and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the Jewish community in the UAE.

'Crime against the UAE'

UAE Ambassador to the US condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

UAE Ambassador to the US, Yousef Al Otaiba, condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan: It was an attack on our homeland, on our values and on our vision.

'A horrific crime'

White House condemns murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan

White House National Security Council Spokesperson condemns murder of Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan: It was an assault on the UAE and its rejection of violent extremism across the board.

New details

This is the terror cell responsible for murdering Rabbi Zvi Kogan

In recent years, Iran has established a terrorist branch based on terrorists from Uzbekistan. This cell is believed to have murdered the Chabad emissary in Dubai.

UAE Interior Ministry:

Murderers of Rabbi Zvi Kogan arrested

The Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates says that three suspects were arrested for the murder of Chabad emissary Rabbi Zvi Kogan. The Ministry did not mention the identity or the nationality of the suspects.

Friend of Rabbi Kogan z"l:

'He was prepared to die for the sake of his mission in Dubai'

'As a former IDF soldier, Zvi felt no fear. He had a magnetic joie de vivre and dedication to his mission in Dubai,' says Ari Katz, Rabbi Kogan's friend.

Netanyahu vows:

'None of Rabbi Zvi Kogan's murderers will get away'

PM at Cabinet meeting expresses 'deep outrage – on behalf of myself, all members of the Government, all citizens of Israel and the entire Jewish people – over the abduction and murder of Zvi Kogan.'

Terrorism in UAE:

NSC reiterates recommendation to avoid unnecessary trips to UAE

After the murder of Chabad emissary to UAE, Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the National Security Council reiterates recommendation to avoid unnecessary trips to the United Arab Emirates.

President Herzog:

Rabbi's murder 'reminder of inhumanity of Jews' enemies'

Israeli President thanks UAE authorities for swift action in finding the body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the Chabad emissary who was abducted and murdered last week.

Chabad reacts with pain to murder of emissary in UAE

Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters calls on public to 'do a mitzvah' in memory of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, whose body was found this morning.

Terror in UAE

Missing Chabad emissary murdered, body found

UAE announces that a body has been found during the search for Rabbi Zvi Kogan, Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Abu Dhabi, who went missing recently. PMO confirms Rabbi Kogan was murdered.

Missing Chabad-Lubavitch emissary may have been followed

Rabbi Zvi Kogan, suspected kidnapped from Abu Dhabi, is married to the niece of Mumbai massacre victim and Chabad-Lubavitch emissary Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg; Kogan's vehicle received a speeding ticket on its way to Oman.

Chabad-Lubavitch emissary to Abu Dhabi missing

It is suspected that hostile sources followed Rabbi Zvi Kogan, aide to Abu Dhabi's chief rabbi, and kidnapped or murdered him.

Report:

US considering presenting postwar plan for Gaza after election

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly considering shifting from pushing for a ceasefire to presenting plan for Gaza for after the war based on Israeli and UAE ideas.

Director of AAPI:

'What is needed for for Saudi Arabi to be involved in Gaza?'

Director of the Abraham Accords Peace Institute (AAPI): 'The Accords survived the war because of ties between the people, and not just the leaders. Saudi and UAE have 2 demands to be involved in Gaza.'

United Arab Emirates sets condition for supporting post-war plan

The United Arab Emirates won't support a plan for 'the day after' the war between Israel and Hamas, unless Israel agrees to one condition.

Closed synagogues, no symbols

How Jewish life in the UAE has changed since October 7th

Former Rabbi of the UAE Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie tells Arutz Sheva that since the war in Gaza began, Jews in the country have stopped identifying themselves openly and have stopped gathering for prayer.

Leading Emirati analyst:

A picture that powerfully illustrates the reality

Amjad Taha shared a picture of rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi in the hospital being treated by a Jewish doctor with his 500 thousand-plus followers. 'Congratulations to Israel and to humanity.'

Musk announces:

'Starlink is now active in a Gaza hospital'

Businessman and investor Elon Musk says his Starlink communications system is now active in a Gaza hospital with the support of Israel and the UAE.

UAE expresses willingness to join multinational force in Gaza

UAE Special Envoy Lana Nusseibeh told the Financial Times that her country would send troops to Gaza if invited by the PA and if the US would lead the mission.

'Common voice on Palestinians'

China to host Arab leaders in Beijing

China will host Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi as well as a number of other Arab leaders as it continues to seek closer ties with Arab states.

Arab states' condition for joining a multinational force in Gaza

Several Arab states say they would join a multinational force to control the Gaza Strip if Israel were to accept a two-state solution.

UAE denounces plans for Israeli administration of Gaza

The Emirates claim that any such plan would be 'providing cover for the Israeli occupation.'

Israeli message of reassurance:

Any reaction against Iran will not endanger Arab countries

Israel conveyed a message to the countries in the region, that any retaliation for the Iranian attack, would not endanger their stability and regimes.

The "Hate the UAE Syndrome"

UAE is attacked for its principles but stands firm. Opinion.

US to Arab countries:

'Tell Iran to de-escalate tensions with Israel'

US Middle East envoy, Brett McGurk, reportedly asks foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Iraq to deliver a message to Iran urging it to lower tensions with Israel.

115 tons of food and water:

Ship transporting humanitarian aid arrives in Gaza

IDF accompanies ship transporting humanitarian aid from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) organization which arrived in the maritime space of the Gaza Strip.

With Saudi and Jordanian help:

How Israeli companies bypass the Houthi blockade

Israeli companies have begun docking in Bahrain and UAE and transporting shipments from there on trucks via Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

Due to Houthi threat:

Egypt joins 'land bridge' bypassing Red Sea

Egypt to join global effort in finding a solution to Houthi threat in Red Sea. Will transport goods by land from Dubai to Mediterranean Sea.

UAE suspends funding to rebuild Gaza

The UAE has declared it will support the Gaza Strip only if the USA commits to a two-state solution.

At COP28:

Pres. Herzog urges world leaders to press to release hostages

Attending UN Climate Conference, Israel's Pres. Herzog meets world leaders, receives promises they will push Hamas to free hostages.

President Herzog meets with Emerati counterpart

The President spoke about the necessity to act in any way possible to free the Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas.

Amid hostage crisis:

President Herzog to fly to UAE to speak with world leaders

President Herzog will discuss the effort to free hostages with world leaders participating in the COP28 international climate conference.

Plans for a new Gaza

The reconstruction of a new Gaza should be established by a regional board led by Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt, the US and the UAE. Op-ed.

UAE:

'Hamas attacks on Israel - a serious and grave escalation'

United Arab Emirates: Appalled by reports that Israeli civilians were abducted as hostages from their homes.

I2U2 Group signs new economic Memorandum of Understanding

US brokers new private enterprise partnership initiative between Israel, India, and the UAE.

UAE Foreign Minister condemns Mahmoud Abbas' antisemitic speech

Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan tells Jewish leaders the UAE condemns "irresponsible" speech blaming Jews for the Holocaust.

UAE Ambassador:

'UAE can do little to stop Israel from applying sovereignty'

Ambassador to the US Yousef al-Otaiba addresses panel marking 3rd anniversary of the Abraham Accords.

Young Israelis, Emiratis, Bahrainis, Moroccans meet in DC

Coation of youths from all Abraham Accords nations mark 3rd anniversary of accords, will meet senior US officials.

Minister Eliyahu visits UAE:

'I encountered genuine respect for Judaism'

Minister of Heritage first minister from current government to visit the country.