The presence of Israel at the UAE tourism event signals how even the most brutal conflicts between Israel and the Palestinians are no longer viewed by some Gulf Arab leaders through a prism of Muslim or Arab solidarity, but as part of a wider calculation in a region gripped by multiple threats.
Etihad Airways says it is "monitoring the situation in Israel and continues to maintain close contact with authorities and security intelligence providers."
The Holy City beat out Tel Aviv in 2020 as having the highest number of hotels in the country and was also most popular with visitors from abroad.
The 12 countries and territories on the UK green list are Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Brunei, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands, and Israel.
Proposed permits, which would allow foreigners in Israel to leave briefly and then return, will be valid for 45 days, and most likely to benefit university, yeshiva, and seminary students studying in Israel.
The Friends of Zion Museum is also working on a program, through which survivors will be able to celebrate their bar and bat mitzvahs at the Western Wall, ceremonies they had been deprived of due to their circumstances at the time.
After air travel to and from the Emirates begins, Israelis can purchase economy tickets to Bahrain for $299 per seat.
Keen travelers around the world are dusting off their suitcases and preparing for the next adventure.
All three airlines currently flying to Israel from the United States have slashed prices.
Israelis jump at the chance to spend the Passover holiday at the popular tourist destination.