Watan-  The gilded corridors of power in the United Arab Emirates are echoing with an unexpected sound: the murmurs of Hebrew prayers and the joyous celebrations of Jewish weddings. As Israeli officials and Hebrew media outlets take note, the Jewish community in the UAE is not just surviving; it’s thriving.

Israeli Minister of Heritage, Amihai Eliyahu’s recent visit to Abu Dhabi was more than just a diplomatic courtesy. It was an acknowledgment of the UAE’s burgeoning respect for Judaism, a sentiment that has grown since the 2020 Abraham Accords.

The Grand Rabbi of the Jewish community in the UAE, Levi Dutschman, is no stranger to this transformation. His wedding in Abu Dhabi, attended by diplomats from Egypt to China, wasn’t just a personal milestone—it marked the first Jewish wedding in the capital and symbolized the growing bond between the two nations.

But this isn’t just about high-profile events. From kosher restaurants to Jewish schools, the infrastructure for Jewish life in the UAE has expanded rapidly. And at the heart of this transformation is the “Abrahamic Family House” on Saadiyat Island, a testament to the UAE’s commitment to religious harmony.