Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates will build its first official synagogue

It will be part of a multi-faith complex in Abu Dhabi with a mosque and a church.

By Marcy Oster September 23, 2019 12:54 pm

Israel’s national anthem played in Abu Dhabi for first time at judo tournament

In 2017, five Israeli judokas won medals in Abu Dhabi, including a gold, but tournament organizers refused to play Israel’s national anthem; Israel and the United Arab Emirates do not have diplomatic relations.

October 28, 2018 5:36 pm

Israeli judokas to participate in UAE tournament under their own flag

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam tournament was reinstated after United Arab Emirates officials agreed to treat all athletes equally under their own countries' flags and anthems.

September 13, 2018 7:55 am