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Israel opens embassy in Abu Dhabi

Ambassador Eytan Na’eh arrived yesterday to Abu Dhabi, officially opening Israel’s first embassy to the United Arab Emirates.
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Four months after the signing of the Abraham Accords at the White House, Israel opened its embassy yesterday in the United Arab Emirates. The embassy will be located in a provisory office until the Foreign Ministry decides on a permanent location.

Israel’s former ambassador to Turkey, Eitan Na’eh, will serve as charge d’affaires in Abu Dhabi until a permanent ambassador is appointed.

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