Mohammed Mahmoud Al Khaja has taken the legal oath as the first ambassador of the UAE to Israel.
The Dubai Media Office reported on Sunday evening that Mohammed Mahmoud Al Khaja took the oath in the presence of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, along with Mansour bin Zayed. Today, Mohammed bin Rashid received the credentials of new ambassadors to the country at the Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.
This action comes as part of implementing the peace agreement signed by the UAE and Israel on September 15, 2020, at the White House, brokered by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The historic peace treaty included several provisions, stating that both countries "aspire to achieve a vision that ensures stability, peace, and prosperity in the Middle East," benefiting "all countries and peoples of the region."
The treaty also emphasized that "the two countries wish to establish diplomatic and friendly relations, aiming for cooperation and fully normalizing relations, paving a new path that opens the door to the great potentials in the region." It was stated in the treaty that "the challenges facing the Middle East can only be addressed through cooperation, not war," and both parties "are determined to achieve lasting peace, stability, and prosperity for their countries."
The two sides acknowledged the "importance of maintaining security and establishing peace in the region and the world, based on mutual understanding and coexistence." According to the text, the countries also encouraged "efforts to enhance dialogue between religions and cultures, with the aim of cementing a culture of peace among the three religions and all of humanity."
Furthermore, the UAE and Israel, according to the treaty, seek to "eradicate extremist ideologies and end conflicts to provide a better future for all children." The UAE and Israel exchanged official requests to open embassies, and informed sources have revealed that the Israeli diplomatic mission in Abu Dhabi will be one of the largest embassies in the world.
