United Arab Emirates

NYU chaplain to be first chief rabbi of the United Arab Emirates Jewish community

Rabbi Yehuda Sarna said that it was important to point out the country’s human rights abuses, but also seize an opportunity to advance religious tolerance in the Arab world.

Israeli government minister visits UAE mosque in official state visit

Miri Regev was in the UAE to accompany Israel’s judo team for the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam.

Judo competitions cancelled in UAE and Tunisia for failing to provide equal treatment for athletes

The International Judo Federation did not mention Israel specifically but the statement referred to “past situations involving the denial of participation in equal conditions of all IJF member federations – with their national insignia and anthem,” a clear reference to Israeli athletes.

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