The two countries agree to cooperate on research and innovation, including developing crops that can thrive in desert environments as well as advancements in water management and irrigation.
President Isaac Herzog, UAE Ambassador Mohamed Al Khaja inaugurate Emirati Embassy in Tel Aviv.
Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood al-Busaidi says Muscat "believes in striving for a just, comprehensive and lasting peace on the basis of the two-state solution."
Wishing ambassador to Israel success, Crown Prince Salman emphasizes "importance of furthering efforts to promote peace and tolerance in support of regional development and stability," Bahraini state media reports.
"The peace we are perpetuating today is not between governments and leaders, but between people and nations," foreign minister says.
Center-Left coalition has yet to prove itself and therefore it "does not have a mandate from the public to deal with the peace process," Middle East expert says.
"I chose to come to study in Israel out of a strong desire to contribute to the advancement of peace," says Mansoor bin Shamekh al-Marzooqi, 19, who will study for a bachelor's degree in Government.
UAE Foreign Minister: "We look forward to working together to advance regional peace, strengthen tolerance and coexistence, and embark upon a new era of cooperation in technology, trade, and investment."
At AJC conference, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan says science "will play a greater role in our thinking going forward. It is only possible when successful technological countries, like the UAE and Israel, in the region come together."
Israeli Ambassador to Abu Dhabi Eitan Na'eh says Emiratis demonstrated "a lot of understanding and curiosity," and there was "no tension" as the UAE mourned deaths on both sides.
