Mideast Ties
Publicly announced deals between the two countries include around 40 MoUs and around 30 other types of agreements.
Published 14 Sep, 2021 05:24pm
After decades of conflict, Iraq is seeking to reclaim a leadership role and status in the Arab world.
Published 28 Aug, 2021 11:57pm
The Israeli government sees trade with the UAE rising to $1 billion by year-end, and is aiming for $3 billion in three years.
Updated 13 Aug, 2021 05:39pm
Jerusalem deputy mayor vows to improve ties that have already produced trade worth “about half a billion dollars so far”.
Updated 06 Jun, 2021 05:59pm
Trade between the two countries has already exceeded $354 million.
Published 02 Jun, 2021 11:09pm
Israeli minister says treaty provides "certainty and favourable conditions for business activity, will strengthen economic ties".
Published 31 May, 2021 07:54pm
Israeli foreign minister calls for a “strategic partnership in energy between the Eastern Med and the Gulf”.
Updated 17 Apr, 2021 09:10am
The fact is that the Arab states that have rushed to establish ties with Israel had already ditched Palestine.
Updated 05 Apr, 2021 08:19am
Such an accord would depend on progress in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, he says.
Updated 03 Apr, 2021 09:42am
The reported visit would take place less than two weeks before Netanyahu faces re-election.
Published 10 Mar, 2021 11:22pm
Emirati, Bahraini authorities have launched a PR campaign to cultivate their image as havens of inclusion and tolerance for Jews.
Published 09 Mar, 2021 02:35pm
The Arabs and Iranians must not fall into a trap as they will be the primary sufferers in case of conflict as outsiders watch.
Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:29am
UAE’s first ambassador to Israel meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Updated 03 Mar, 2021 09:45am
Says he will work tirelessly to "strengthen the political ties between our two countries".
Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:29am
The statement marks the first response from a Gulf Arab leader to President Joe Biden’s announcement earlier this month.
Updated 26 Feb, 2021 08:57am
US will work with Israel to build on regional normalisation agreements, says Biden national security adviser.
Updated 24 Jan, 2021 09:57pm
It is hoped Biden will at least temper some of the more overtly pro-Israel policies of Trump.
Updated 23 Jan, 2021 11:03am
A 10-member team including both Arabs and Jews is spearheading a social media campaign to win over acceptance in Gulf.
Published 12 Jan, 2021 06:07pm
FM Qureshi stresses need for strengthening Islamabad’s ties with GCC countries.
Updated 08 Jan, 2021 11:07am
Minister praises "positive role played by Saudi Arabia in the resolution of outstanding issues" among Gulf countries.
Updated 08 Jan, 2021 12:00am
Officials have said they are trying to get more countries to recognise Israel or warm existing ties to it.
Published 24 Dec, 2020 07:02am
Official says out of the two possibilities, one country is in the Gulf and the second is further to the east but is not Pakistan.
Published 23 Dec, 2020 05:10pm
Members of the GCC must learn to be self-reliant when it comes to matters of defence and embrace open societies.
Published 23 Dec, 2020 08:58am
Morocco this week became the fourth Arab nation since August to announce a US-brokered deal to normalise relations with Israel.
Updated 14 Dec, 2020 10:49am
The elephant in the room is Saudi Arabia.
Published 12 Dec, 2020 08:40am
Morocco is the fourth country since August to strike a deal aimed at normalising relations with Israel.
Published 10 Dec, 2020 09:27pm
External powers have determined the Arabs’ fate.
Updated 09 Dec, 2020 10:00am
Prince Turki al-Faisal warns any normalisation deals need to help Palestinians obtain their own independent state.
Published 06 Dec, 2020 03:49pm
Under EU guidelines, settlement products should be clearly labelled as such when exported to member countries.
Published 05 Dec, 2020 03:29pm
Saudi official agency says permission was granted on UAE's request; Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes development.
Published 01 Dec, 2020 04:45pm
