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Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis

Apr 13, 20212 min read

Gaming for peace

A new initiative will see Stevens Initiative grants, the U.S. Department of State and the nonprofit Games for Change announce "a new...

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Outpouring of commemoration for Yom HaShoah (Holocaust remembrance) in the Gulf

Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis

Apr 8, 20212 min read

Outpouring of commemoration for Yom HaShoah (Holocaust remembrance) in the Gulf

An outpouring of events and commemorations on Yom HaShoah in the Gulf illustrates the growing recognition of the Holocaust and striving...

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Peres Center for Peace and Innovation hosts UAE delegation

Israel Gulf Report

Feb 20, 20212 min read

Peres Center for Peace and Innovation hosts UAE delegation

In a unique event a delegation from the United Arab Emirates came to the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation. This comes after the...

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Experts weigh in on Israel - Gulf relations predictions for 2021

Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis

Jan 4, 20217 min read

Experts weigh in on Israel - Gulf relations predictions for 2021

At the Israel Gulf Report we reached out to a group of experts from Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain to see what they predict...

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Can the “Abrahamic narrative” grow beyond the Gulf states?

Israel Gulf Report

Jan 3, 20214 min read

Can the “Abrahamic narrative” grow beyond the Gulf states?

By DAVID M. WEINBERG The speed with which Israeli ties to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have taken off, and the warmth experienced...

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Oped: Greentech cooperation will underpin Israel-UAE cooperation

Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis

Dec 28, 20201 min read

Oped: Greentech cooperation will underpin Israel-UAE cooperation

Asher Fredman, writing in The Jerusalem Post, argues that "Israel's record as a country with regard to green standards and clean energy...

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Peres Center for Peace and Innovation sees hope in UAE after peace agreement

Israel Gulf Report

Dec 28, 20203 min read

Peres Center for Peace and Innovation sees hope in UAE after peace agreement

The Peres Center for Peace and Innovation recently reflected on a trip to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. The important trip by one...

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Laura Kam: Slow and Steady with UAE? Not so Sure

Israel Gulf Report

Dec 28, 20202 min read

Laura Kam: Slow and Steady with UAE? Not so Sure

By LAURA KAM “Slow and steady”, “Have patience”, “Don’t rush”, “Tone down the chutzpah.” “Meet my mother first…” Everyone who has been...

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Fleur Hassan-Nahoum discusses tourism and new ties in Bahrain

Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis

Dec 23, 20202 min read

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum discusses tourism and new ties in Bahrain

In a new interview Israel's Deputy mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum discussed her recent trip to Bahrain. Read the interview here. Here visit...

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Peres Center in UAE "promoting regional partnerships and Israeli innovation"

Israel Gulf Report

Dec 15, 20202 min read

Peres Center in UAE "promoting regional partnerships and Israeli innovation"

Last week a delegation from the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, led by Chemi Peres, arrived in the United Arab Emirates. The...

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Ellie Cohanim discusses coexistence and decrease in antisemitism in wake of Abraham Accords

Israel Gulf Report

Dec 15, 20205 min read

Ellie Cohanim discusses coexistence and decrease in antisemitism in wake of Abraham Accords

Ellie Cohanim is the Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism. She has been in the UAE over the weekend of December 11 and held...

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Delegation from UAE, Bahrain light Hannukah candles in Israel, meet President Rivlin

Israel Gulf Report

Dec 15, 20202 min read

Delegation from UAE, Bahrain light Hannukah candles in Israel, meet President Rivlin

A group from the UAE and Bahrain have been in Israel over the weekend of December 11-December 14 and participated in many events,...

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Unprecedented, historic Hanukkah celebrations in Dubai bookend week of important meetings, events

Israel Gulf Report

Dec 11, 20203 min read

Unprecedented, historic Hanukkah celebrations in Dubai bookend week of important meetings, events

Unprecedented and historic Hanukkah celebrations began in Dubai on December 10. The celebrations continued into Friday as Shabbat set in....

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King Hamad Global Centre wishes Happy Hanukkah

Israel Gulf Report

Dec 11, 20201 min read

King Hamad Global Centre wishes Happy Hanukkah

The King Hamad Global Centre wished a Happy Hanukkah to people this week as the first night of the holiday began. It is part of the...

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MOU: Heritage Center for Middle East and North Africa Jewry and Crossroads of Civilizations Museum

Israel Gulf Report

Dec 7, 20206 min read

MOU: Heritage Center for Middle East and North Africa Jewry and Crossroads of Civilizations Museum

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between The Heritage Center for Middle East and North Africa Jewry in Jerusalem, Israel and The...

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Jewish Journal covers how Jewish voices from Arab lands can be bridge to peace

Israel Gulf Report

Dec 5, 20201 min read

Jewish Journal covers how Jewish voices from Arab lands can be bridge to peace

The Jewish Journal published an article about an important meeting hosted by an Israeli member of Knesset. “Transforming Trauma: How...

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Nir Boms discusses Bahrain making connections in academia, coexistence

Israel Gulf Report

Nov 27, 20204 min read

Nir Boms discusses Bahrain making connections in academia, coexistence

In a discussion with the Israel Gulf Report, Nir Boms, a Research Fellow at the Moshe Dayan Center, Tel Aviv University and co-chairman...

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Jpost: Thani al-Shirawi talks about new ties between Israel-Gulf

Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis

Nov 26, 20202 min read

Jpost: Thani al-Shirawi talks about new ties between Israel-Gulf

November 22 - An article at The Jerusalem Post by Greer Fay Cashman highlighted students at the Israeli School for Young Diplomats and...

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"Education is fundamental to the pivot taking place," argues joint oped in Khaleej Times

Israel Gulf Report

Nov 16, 20201 min read

"Education is fundamental to the pivot taking place," argues joint oped in Khaleej Times

"The peace blossoming with the UAE in particular is not only declarative, but has moved the populations of both countries, demonstrating...

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A new forum #DigiAccords highlights peace between Israel, Gulf

Israel Gulf Report

Nov 16, 20202 min read

A new forum #DigiAccords highlights peace between Israel, Gulf

A new forum with the hashtag #DigiAccords included a Zoom discussion online between voices from the Gulf and Israel on November 16. The...

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