Economic Cooperation
The United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel have developed a growing economic partnership since the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020. Trade, investment, tourism, innovation, and connectivity have become central pillars of the bilateral relationship, creating new opportunities for businesses and institutions in both countries.
Bilateral trade has expanded across sectors including precious metals, iron and steel, energy, cereals, electrical machinery, medical and optical instruments, technology, logistics, and advanced services. In 2025, UAE-Israel trade reached $3.209 billion, compared with $3.254 billion in 2024.
The UAE-Israel Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) provides an important framework for deepening economic ties. The agreement supports trade liberalization, reduces barriers to goods and services, and creates a more predictable environment for companies and investors.
Air connectivity is also a key enabler of the relationship. Direct flights between the UAE and Israel support business travel, tourism, and people-to-people exchange. Weekly flight capacity reached a record of 136 flights, with a regular average of approximately 120 weekly flights during normal operating periods. Passenger movement reached approximately 1.53 million passengers in 2025, compared with around 892,000 in 2024, reflecting an increase of approximately 71.3% year-on-year.
Recent economic highlights include:
The UAE and Israel continue to advance a pragmatic and future-oriented economic relationship, focused on expanding trade, supporting private-sector cooperation, and identifying new opportunities in innovation, logistics, health, energy, food security, tourism, and regional connectivity.
