Israel UAE | Business Guide | 2021

Ohad Cohen Hadar Shor Dear Readers,  T heAbrahamAccords signed inSeptember 2020 showedhowtwo nations in theMiddle East, that had no prior diplomatic or other official ties before, were able toquickly normalize their relations.  I sincerely believe that peace and security can be significantly supported by enhancing and strengthening bilateral economic and commercial ties. Therefore, the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry will make efforts in promoting business and trade between the two countries. We see significant potential in Innovation, Fintech, Aviation&Maritime technologies,Water technologies, Agriculture and Foodtech, and accordingly the Ministry will establish in a few months an Economic & Trade Mission in the United Arab Emirates, the first Mission in the Middle East. It ismy pleasure towelcome the initiative of the first Israel-UAE Business Guide. I hope it will assist in connecting companies and institutions on both sides - to get to knoweach other and to explore the potential of collaborations. Sincerely, Ohad Cohen Trade Commissioner Director of the Foreign Trade Administration Ministry of Economy and Industry, State of Israel Dear Readers, S ince the establishment of theAbrahamAccords, themutual relationship has developed at a rapid pace. Many Israeli and Emirati delegations have already visited each other's country. Agreements have been signed between Government entities at a pace never seen before. In the past few months, the Ministry of Economy and Industry, through the Foreign Trade Administration, has beenworking painstakingly to create appropriate agreementsbetweenthecountriesandsenddelegations. Ministers took part in events in both countries, showing their commitment to these agreements. The UAE is a market that complements the Israeli one rather than competes with it. As proof of our commitment, the Israeli Foreign Trade Administration will be opening its commercial mission in theUAEduring 2021 along with offices in other business capitals. Our Office will also be the point of entry for Israeli innovation through companies that are interested in theUAEmarket and the point of contact for every local business wishing to trade with Israel. Our Ministry is in direct touch with our colleagues in the UAE, who are also very keen to ensure success in these efforts. I wish all of you lots of success in your business ventures in this newand excitingmarket and invite you to contact us for any kind of assistance. Yours, Hadar Shor Director, Middle East Africa & India Department The Foreign Trade Administration Ministry of Economy and Industry, State of Israel Photo by: Gidon Sharon Photo by: Shlomi Amsalem Israel-UAE > Business Guide > 2021 12 > General Information > Greetings