Dubai

Many Israelis flock to Dubai for motorized fun, but in just a day, its roads were flooded. While off-road vehicles were stranded, Teslas and electric Porsches continued to drive on.

In Dubai, major thoroughfares were reduced to a crawl, with some vehicles, including buses, nearly submerged underwater. Social media footage displayed dramatic scenes of malls and homes flooded.

Dubai is known as the city of innovation, with a forward-thinking focus on fostering an ecosystem of innovation and future-proofed business models.

This private sector-oriented club, whose members are entrepreneurs and businesspeople, aspires to emulate the accords and implement them in the business sector as well.

El Al just announced that its profit rose 370% in the last quarter of 2023. This translates into almost $40 million.

Are we going to eliminate the hostilities, pain, and suspicion of the past? Of course not. But, it is a beginning – and a beginning with and for those who have the most at stake – our children.

For those of us living in Israel, the Arab Health show is just one example of how, in spite of the challenges Israel is facing, the world business community remains interested in what we do here.

Many of those who planned on participating at COP28 joined their compatriots and went to serve in the IDF to protect their country. But for other Israelis, COP28 was simply not a safe place to be. 

Digital nomads from North America and Europe attracted by the UAE's flexible work visa are following on the heels of a wave of Russian buyers, leading Dubai to notch up another banner year.

“Israel can and must be part of the global dialogue and the worldwide struggle against the climate crisis,” said Environmental Protection Ministry Director-General Guy Samet.