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The modern city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates has risen in the desert in just 30 years.
July 12, 2023, 1:42 pm
Senior Travelers are Following Their Dreams Again
Atlanta decorator Rosthema Kastin made her dream trip to the Persian Gulf earlier this year.
By Bob Bahr
Sherry Habif enjoyed the Dubai Miracle Garden, seen here with an Emirate plane covered in flowers.
June 28, 2023, 10:41 am
Habif’s Trip of a Lifetime
Sherry Habif shares her fascinating journey to far off Arabian lands and eats some gold along the way.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Secretary of State Antony Blinken was the commencement speaker at Georgia Tech’s graduation ceremony.
May 24, 2023, 12:08 pm
Blinken’s Jewish Family Discussed at GA Tech Graduation
Secretary of State says lessons learned growing up still guide him.
By Bob Bahr
The elegant interior, with its ark for the Torah, has the Ten Commandment incised on its walls.
March 29, 2023, 1:53 pm
Abu Dhabi Welcomes First Synagogue in 100 Years
The United Arab Emirates builds new synagogue as part of multi-faith complex.
By Bob Bahr
The Sharaka delegation at planting of a “peace tree” in Atlanta’s Freedom Park. From left: Karen Isenberg Jones, director of government affairs, consulate general of Israel; Commissioner Justin Cutler, department of parks and recreation; Fatema Alharbi, from Bahrain; Ibtissame Azzaoui, from Morocco; Israeli Consul General Anat Sultan Dadon; Israeli Deputy Consul General Alex Gandler; Dan Fefferman, from Israel; and Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman // Photo provided by the Israeli Consulate
November 16, 2022, 10:28 am
Abraham Accords Backers Cite Growing Support
A member of Sharaka delegation says that the agreements have created a "paradigm shift" in the Middle East.
By Dave Schechter
David Schoen has been elected to chair the board of the Zionist Organization of America.
October 12, 2021, 5:47 pm
David Schoen Elected ZOA Chair
The Atlanta attorney, an Orthodox Jew, will help steer one of the oldest, and occasionally controversial, Zionist organizations.
By Dave Schechter
Anat Sultan-Dadon
September 3, 2021, 3:58 pm
Transcending Differences, Stronger Together
A holiday message from the Consul General of Israel to the Southeast U.S.
By Anat Sultan-Dadon
Afghanistan and its Middle Eastern neighborhood (University of Texas, Map collection)
September 2, 2021, 4:46 pm
Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Lessons for Israel
Following the withdrawal from Afghanistan, Ken Stein believes the U.S. should cultivate Middle Eastern friends.
By Kenneth Stein
The Sharaka Delegation; Dan Feferman, Dr. Najat Al Saeed, Omar Al Busaidy, Sumaiiah Almheiri and Yahya Mahamid. Photo credit to Erik Schreb.
August 10, 2021, 4:57 pm
Sharaka Delegation Discusses The Abraham Accords
The Sharaka delegation held conferences at Congregations Or Hadash and Ohr HaTorah touting the Middle East ‘partnership’ and its significance.
By Stephanie Nissani
Travelers at Ben Gurion International Airport, on June 30, 2021, heading for COVID-19 tests. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
July 9, 2021, 4:07 pm
All Travelers Entering Israel to be Forced to Self-Isolate for Up to 24 Hours
And as of next week, those arriving from 16 high-risk destinations, including the UAE, will be required to enter quarantine for up to two weeks.
By TOI STAFF
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum called the Abraham Accords great accomplishments.
April 29, 2021, 4:00 pm
Jerusalem Leader Addresses Recent Violence
Atlanta Israel Coalition and Americans United with Israel organized the virtual discussion featuring the deputy Jerusalem mayor.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
February 24, 2021, 1:58 pm
Promoting Conflict Over Peace
Consul General of Israel in Atlanta comments on the recent decision by the International Criminal Court to consider Palestinian claims against Israel.
By Anat Sultan-Dadon
“Probably the most significant factor shaping politics in Israel” is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming trial, Yohanan Plesner said.
November 24, 2020, 2:31 pm
Israel Requests Bids for New Settlement in East Jerusalem
Opponents of controversial Givat Hamatos say plan would mean the end of a two-state solution.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Evans poses with Brig. Gen. Yehudah Fox, defense attaché, in Washington after the White House ceremony.
September 24, 2020, 4:22 pm
Atlantan Witnesses Historic Israel-UAE Pact Signing
Renee Evans is overcome with emotion at the White House ceremony.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The AJC delegation at a meeting with a United Arab Emirates company.
September 24, 2020, 4:20 pm
AJC Atlanta’s Experiences in the Gulf
A look back at past diplomatic missions to Persian Gulf region, an area that has gained significance with Israel’s recent peace treaties with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
By Dov Wilker
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