* You can read full text as follows.
202011AbrahamAccordEnglish.pdf (maeda1.jp)
(Arabic Version)
Nov, 2020
4. Medical care, education and entertainment
Prior to the announcement of
the peace agreement, the most urgent joint work had been launched in medical care
in June[1].
It was the research project on countermeasures against COVID-19. A memorandum
of understanding on the use of AI (artificial intelligence) was also signed
between Mohamed Bin Zayed University in UAE and Weizmann Institute in Israel[2].
In media industry, the Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC) and the Israel Film
Fund (IFF) have agreed to cooperate in the production of TV programs. They have
plans to develop joint projects in four fields such as workshops and training,
etc.[3]
UAE decided to sign peace
treaty with Israel according to the recommendation by the U.S. In the process
of negotiations, the UAE strongly requested U.S. to sell its F-35 jet fighters in
exchange for peace treaty with Israel. The F-35, which has stealth capabilities
that is difficult for the enemy to detect, is the state-of-the-art weapon. Currently
only five countries including Japan and Israel own this jet fighter. Israel,
whose top priority is to maintain a military advantage in the Middle East, has
been reluctant to export the F-35 from the U.S. to UAE. Israel was afraid that
it would upset the military balance of the region. But UAE eagerly requested
the F-35 to enforce defense power against Iran confronting across the Persian
Gulf. After long behind-the-scenes negotiations, U.S. President Trump finally decided
to sell F-35s to the UAE and notified Congress[4].
Postscript: Saudi Crown Prince seems
to be impatient over the UAE
Crown Prince Muhammad bin
Salman (MbS), who is the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, must be very impatient
for the UAE-Israel peace agreement. Bahrain has followed the UAE, while Kuwait
has remained supportive of Palestine. Oman has good relationship with Israel. Israeli
Prime Minister Netanyahu had visited Oman during the reign of late Sultan
Qaboos. The GCC is split into several factions over Israel.
MbS has been overconfident that
Saudi Arabia could unconditionally suppress other GCC countries in all fields
of diplomacy, economy and military. He had to intend to lead the GCC in
diplomacy by showing off his close relationship with Jared Kushner, Senior
Advisor to the US President. However, King Salman is sticking to the
two-country peace initiative that promise Palestinian independence. The
initiative was launched by former King Abdullah[5].
Recent media shows that MbS is being suppressed by his father. In addition to
the delay of the progress of Vision 2030, MbS seems to be deeply impatient on both
domestic affairs and diplomacy.
End
By Areha Kazuya
E-mail: Arehakazuya1@gmail.com
[1] UAE and
Israeli companies sign deal to tackle COVID-19
2020/6/25
Arab News
[2] UAE,
Israeli educational institutions sign artificial intelligence MoU
2020/9/13
Arab News
[3] UAE,
Israeli film industries sign deal on TV production collaboration
2020/9/21
Khaleej Times
[4] US seeks
to sell F-35 fighter jets to UAE as reward for Israel accord
2020/10/30
Khaleej Times
[5] Saudi
Arabia says it stands by Palestinians, supports efforts for just solution
2020/9/15
Arab News
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