An Israeli Jiu-Jitsu gold medalist stood proudly on the podium in the United Arab Emirates as the sweet strains of 'Hatikva' came out of the arena's speakers.

This historic development is further proof of the warming relations between Israel and the Gulf States.

The Abrahamic House of Fraternity in Abu Dhabi, which includes a large synagogue, is designed to foster tolerance and mutual appreciation among people of different faiths.

In another indication of Israel's rising status in the Arab world, the Jewish state was invited to showcase its innovations in water technology, health and hi-tech at a major exposition in Dubai.

Israel's foreign minister Yisrael Katz recently met with a 'high ranking persona' from the United Arab Emirates to improve ties between Israel and Arab states.

A tycoon from the United Arab Emirates made a passionate plea to fellow Arabs to sign peace agreements with Israel, to bolster prosperity and effectively battle the Iranian threat.

American rabbis and Christian evangelical figures are meeting with leaders from Muslim nations to promote recognition of Israel in the region.

Eizenkot reportedly traveled to Abu Dhabi ‎for meetings with Crown Prince ‎Mohammed bin Zayed that focused on potential Israeli arms sale to UAE.

In a sign of warming ties between Israel and Arab states, the UAE ambassador shared a table with his Israeli counterpart at a pro-Israel event in Washington.

For the first time, Israeli athletes will compete in Abu Dhabi under an Israeli flag. 

Conflicting reports surfaced regarding a delegation from the United Arab Emirates that purportedly visited Israel recently to learn about the F-35 stealth fighter.

An impromptu meeting between Netanyahu and Arab diplomats is indicative of the changes sweeping across the Middle East. 

The Palestinian Olympic Committee harshly criticized the UAE and Bahrain for taking part in the opening of the Giro d’Italia cycling competition in Israel.

Dani Pearl and Itai Moldavski were the first Israelis ever invited to take part in the five-day Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge.

An Israeli delegate to UNESCO compares members enjoying an anti-Israel dedication of a new hall to passengers enjoying the beauty of the Titanic.

A meeting of the Arab League devolved into a shouting match amid accusations that Qatar works with Iran and various terror groups.

Were Tony Blair and the Quartet objective players in the Mideast peace negotiations? A new report shows they were heavily funded by the United Arab Emirates.

The United States is once again participating in an international book fair – this time in the United Arab Emirates — rife with anti-Semitic titles.

A representative of the United Arab Emirates bemoaned Iran’s continued “posturing and provocations,” and called on the international community to reinstate full sanctions and other measures if Tehran does not stop its “destabilizing behavior in the region.”

The Palestinian leadership stops at nothing when it comes to inciting against Israel and Israelis, utilizing even child's play.

Earlier this year, hackers sent more than four million messages reading, “Our motto forever Death to America, Death to the Jews,” to phone numbers in the Middle East, but failed, with only about 5,000 reaching mobile numbers in the United Arab Emirates.

A step towards full diplomatic ties? Israel will open a diplomatic mission in Abu Dhabi, but will not establish official ties with United Arab Emirates - yet.

US President Barack Obama called American allies in the Middle East in an attempt to assuage their fears about the nuclear deal with Iran.

Arab countries have found something in common with Israel: They fear the Iranian nuclear threat to the region.

Iran is demonstrating its military might while supposedly conveying a message of peace. The region's countries are not fooled.