UAE plans long-term economic ties with Israel despite political strains – The UAE is advancing cooperation with Israel in the finance, energy, security, technology, and water security sectors. | The Jerusalem Post

The United Arab Emirates‘ commitment to a long-term strategic relationship with Israel should survive political turbulence, analysts say, after one of the most right-wing governing coalitions in Israel’s history prompted widespread anger. A series of recent moves and comments by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has infuriated the public in much of Arab world, and drew condemnation from the UAE, including over Israeli settlement policy in the West Bank.