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UAE celebrates its 54th anniversary as it presses for ceasefire progress, Gaza plan - analysis

UEA's 54th anniversary celebration since the union's creation was focused on the nation's role in improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza and on demands for the ceasefire plan.

DECEMBER 2, 2025|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE National Security Adviser, arrive at Doha International Airport, in Doha, Qatar, September 10, 2025

UAE approves new $9.9 billion fund to encourage foreign investment, Dubai Sheikh announces

"We want the world to know, the United Arab Emirates welcomes you, and it will provide the best environment for your investments," said Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

THEN-FOREIGN Minister Yair Lapid and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken chat with the foreign ministers of the UAE and Bahrain after a meeting of the Negev Summit in Sde Boker, last year.

The Abraham Accords under strain - opinion

With Israel’s domestic situation so volatile, it is not surprising if its Abraham Accord partners feel the need to reiterate their underlying support for Palestinian aspirations.

JULY 4, 2023|ByNEVILLE TELLER

UAE Ambassador to Israel Mohamed Al Khaja and Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the opening ceremony of the United Arab Emirates embassy in Tel Aviv

UAE president, Israeli PM discuss strengthening ties in phone call

The UAE president said his country would work with Israel, Arab nations and international partners "to avoid regional escalation."

APRIL 4, 2023|ByREUTERS

Blinken heads to Israel to talk with Bennett about halting Russia's war

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to meet with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, Defense Minister Benny Gantz, and President Isaac Herzog.

MARCH 24, 2022ByOMRI NAHMIAS, TOVAH LAZAROFF

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reacts after posing for a group picture during a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the G7 Nations at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany February 19, 2022.

Herzog’s visit will enhance relations, says UAE ambassador

Herzog was invited to the UAE by Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, with whom he has had several telephone conversations.

JANUARY 29, 2022ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Cutting the ribbon with President Isaac Herzog at the July opening of the UAE Embassy, in Tel Aviv.

Turkish pres. Erdogan holds talks with UAE Crown Prince bin Zayed

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, the de-facto ruler of the UAE, to discuss regional issues and relations between the two countries.

AUGUST 31, 2021ByREUTERS