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Israel’s first Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates received in a historic ceremony at the Presidential Palace

Israel’s first Ambassador of Israel to the United Arab Emirates, Ambassador Amir Hayek, was received in a historic ceremony, where for the first time the Israeli flag was hoisted and the Israeli national anthem HaTikva was played at Qasar Al Watan, the Presidential Palace, in Abu Dhabi.

Israel’s first Ambassador of Israel to the United Arab Emirates, Ambassador Amir Hayek, presented his credentials in a historic ceremony in Qasr Al Watan

For the first time, Israel’s national anthem "HaTikva" played in a historic ceremony at the UAE Presidential Palace "Qasar Al Watan", as the UAE welcomes the first ever Israeli ambassador, Ambassador Amir Hayek, to the United Arab Emirates. 

The Israeli Ambassador was received by a guard of honor with Israel's flags hoisted for the first time at the Presidential Palace. To view the ceremony click here: https://x.com/israelintheUAE/status/1460711108579364864