Home GCC UAE US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in UAE His visit to the UAE forms part of a broader Middle East tour by Gulf Business August 26, 2020 The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has arrived in the UAE as part of a wider Middle East tour, Reuters has reported. Pompeo’s visit follows a US-brokered deal between Israel and the UAE to normalise ties and further peace in the region. The deal will see Israel stop the annexation of Palestinian territories, confirmed Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Read: UAE, Israel agree on historic deal to establish diplomatic ties A plethora of agreements between companies of the two nations have since been announced across the healthcare, research and other sectors. Emirati company APEX National Investment signed a strategic commercial agreement with the Israeli TeraGroup to research and study the Covid-19 virus. Read: UAE, Israeli companies agree to jointly combat Covid-19 and develop testing device The Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSSC) also signed a MoU with Israeli firm Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. to collaborate on R&D of services and products related to regenerative medicine. Read more: UAE and Israel sign agreement to cooperate on stem cell research Meanwhile, Israir Airlines Ltd. has started the process of applying for a landing permit in the UAE. However, Saudi Arabia has confirmed that it plans to stick to the Arab peace plan signed in 2002 with regards to its relations with Israel, which outlines normalised relations between the countries only after the latter withdraws from the Palestinian territories. Read: Saudi will stick to 2002 Arab peace plan – foreign minister Also read: Israel asks UAE Crown Prince to visit as peace moves intensify Tags Israel middle east Mike Pompeo Peace UAE US Secretary of State 0 Comments You might also like Flying Taxis: How Archer aims to revolutionise travel in the UAE Sharjah bans New Year’s Eve fireworks in solidarity with Gaza UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for January; will rates drop in 2024? How REITs are unlocking the potential of UAE real estate