Day 13
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates plans to maintain diplomatic ties with Israel. International outcry over the toll of the war in Gaza is mounting. The UAE hopes to have some moderating influence over the Israeli campaign while safeguarding its interests. It has established diplomatic ties with Israel under the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords. That paved the way for other Arab states to forge their relationship with Israel by breaking a taboo on normalizing relations without the creation of a Palestinian state. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for an end to the violence. Pray that the mediation effort of UAE with Israel will yield good results. Pray for the Emiratis to look to Jesus Christ and have their efforts blessed. (The Bible, Psalm 90:17).
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a united federation of seven states. The wealthiest of them is Abu Dhabi. The country did not feature in the Open Doors Persecution Index for 2023. Open Doors, however, list the country at 54. However, it is not the same case for the native Muslim who converts to Christianity. Conversion from Islam is punishable by law. Those who reveal their faith face imminent persecution from family, employers, friends, and the government. The UAE has a massive immigrant population. They are allowed to practice their Christian faith without any repercussions.
