Israeli delegation heads to UAE for first official business conference

• Published date: 06 December 2020
• Date: 06 December 2020
• Author: ABIGAIL ADLER
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The keynote speakers at the official opening evening were the Emirati Innovation and Fintech Minister Dr. Ahmad Belhoul; Abu Dhabi Investment Ministry CEO Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi; Bank Hapoalim chairman Reuven Krupik; and Economy and Industry Ministry director-general David Lefler.

"Since the agreements between us were signed, relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates have progressed rapidly and your conference is one of the fastest moving steps forward," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a recorded greeting to the conference.

"We cooperate in so many fields - science and technology, trade and investment, transportation and tourism. When the UAE succeeds, Israel succeeds, and when Israel succeeds, the UAE succeeds. Our partnership is an example to all peoples in the Middle East. Together we build a future for the two countries, the region, and the world."

Belhoul added the following: "We believe that the cooperation and joint potential between the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel will enable a vital contribution in these areas and play a key role in shaping the post-coronavirus economy."

Hendi said that the business...