The Signing of the Israel-UAE Free Trade Agreement: A Watershed Moment in Middle Eastern History
The signing of the free trade agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is a watershed moment in Middle Eastern history. For the first time, the Jewish state has entered into an economic agreement with an Arab country, paving the way for increased trade and cooperation between the two countries. Both countries signed a customs agreement on Sunday, paving the way for the May 2022 agreement to take effect. The agreement was signed by Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and his UAE counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The advantages of the trade agreement cannot be overstated. The implementation of the free trade agreement is extremely important news for the Israeli economy because it opens up a new market for Israeli companies and allows them to compete for UAE government tenders. This will almost certainly result in increased business opportunities and economic growth for both countries. The agreement also has geopolitical implications, as it st...