History of the Jews in the United Arab Emirates

The history of the Jews in the United Arab Emirates started in 1165. As of 2025, there is a small Jewish community in the UAE about 2,000 people.

The Abraham Accords normalized relations between Israel and the UAE in 2020. The first officially-licensed synagogue opened in Abu Dhabi in 2023. There are three synagogues across the UAE.

The Ministry of Tolerance led to the creation of the National Tolerance Programme and official recognition of the Jewish community in the UAE.

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