1,000+
Israeli companies active in the Gulf
Direct or indirect operations, mainly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi — across government contracts and the private sector.
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Building Bridges Between Israel and the Gulf
Connecting businesses, investors, and policymakers across Israel and the Gulf states.
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Economic Snapshot — Israel & the Gulf
Activity is concentrated with the UAE, with a smaller volume through Bahrain. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman do not maintain official diplomatic ties with Israel, yet substantial business flows continue through subsidiaries and third countries. Figures are drawn from official reports, UN Comtrade, OEC, and five-year Abraham Accords summaries.
$10–12B
Cumulative business activity
Since the Abraham Accords — goods, services, energy, tourism, tech, security, and capital investment.
$1.21B
Annual GCC exports to Israel
Visible direct trade per year — driven by raw materials, diamonds, and refined petroleum.
$3–5B
Cumulative Gulf-linked investment
Venture capital, strategic acquisitions, sovereign bonds, and real estate in Israel.
$1.11B
From the UAE to Israel
Rough diamonds (~$460M), refined petroleum (~$391M), and steel rods.
$103M
From Bahrain to Israel
Mostly refined petroleum (~$99.7M) and aluminum.
$3B+
Annual bilateral goods trade
Direct trade per year, mainly with the UAE under the CEPA free trade agreement.
$10B
UAE strategic investment fund
Committed to Israel — including Mubadala Energy's stake in Tamar, infrastructure, and high-tech.
$6.5B+
Cumulative goods trade since the Accords
Bilateral trade in goods alone has exceeded this figure since the Abraham Accords were signed.
$100M+
Annual Gulf branch activity
Estimated yearly revenues and contracts for Israeli company branches — beyond direct goods trade.
$22M
EDGE Group in Thirdeye Systems
UAE defense giant EDGE invested in the Israeli AI security firm at the start of 2025.
$100M+
Gulf participation in Israeli bonds
Gulf companies and financial institutions in Ministry of Finance international bond issuances.
Figures reflect visible direct trade and established research sources; services and investment volumes may be higher.
Israel–Gulf Trade
With 1,000+ Israeli Companies,Active Across the Gulf
Since the Abraham Accords, bilateral trade, investment, and business activity between Israel and the Gulf continues to accelerate.
Heritage Foundation
Abraham Accords Annual Report
Trade volumes, company presence, and investment flows across Israel and Gulf partners since 2020.
OEC
Israel–UAE bilateral trade
Official import and export data between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
Trading Economics
Israel imports by country
Country-level breakdown of Israel's imports, including Gulf Arab states.
ORF Middle East
Abraham Accords trade analysis
Research on cumulative business activity and sector trends since normalization.
Statista
Israel–UAE trade value
Yearly totals for bilateral goods trade between Israel and the UAE.
How Members Grow Stronger
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CEORina Ashkenazi
Rina has led the chamber's operations for over a decade, building the partnerships and programs that connect member businesses across Israel and the Gulf.
Rina Ashkenazi
Honorary PresidentAmb. David Levi
Over 20 years of experience advancing trade relationships across the Middle East region.
Amb. David Levi
PresidentDr. Sarah Cohen
Over 20 years of experience advancing trade relationships across the Middle East region.
Dr. Sarah Cohen
Chamber ChairmanYossi Mizrahi
Over 20 years of experience advancing trade relationships across the Middle East region.
Yossi Mizrahi
Board MemberMichal Barak
Over 20 years of experience advancing trade relationships across the Middle East region.
Michal Barak
CEORina Ashkenazi
Rina has led the chamber's operations for over a decade, building the partnerships and programs that connect member businesses across Israel and the Gulf.
Rina Ashkenazi
Honorary PresidentAmb. David Levi
Over 20 years of experience advancing trade relationships across the Middle East region.
Amb. David Levi
PresidentDr. Sarah Cohen
Over 20 years of experience advancing trade relationships across the Middle East region.
Dr. Sarah Cohen
Chamber ChairmanYossi Mizrahi
Over 20 years of experience advancing trade relationships across the Middle East region.
Yossi Mizrahi
Board MemberMichal Barak
Over 20 years of experience advancing trade relationships across the Middle East region.
Michal Barak
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