When the Abraham Accords were first signed in September 2020, the world hailed them as a breakthrough in Arab–Israeli relations – a bridge built across decades of mistrust and silence. The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were the first to take this bold leap, later joined by Morocco and Sudan. The message then was clear: peace between Arabs and Israelis was possible, desirable, and even necessary for a prosperous Middle East. But today, with Kazakhstan joining the Abraham Accords, a new chapter is being written. The accords have evolved beyond the confines of “Arab–Israeli” peace. They have become something much greater – a platform for global cooperation inspired by the spirit of coexistence, progress, and shared humanity.

From regional peace to global vision

The Abraham Accords were not born in isolation. They were the result of years of quiet diplomacy, courage, and a new way of thinking about the region’s future. For decades, peace in the Middle East was framed through the narrow lens of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Many believed that normalization with Israel was impossible without resolving that issue first. Yet, the accords shattered this paradigm by proving that Arab nations could pursue their own sovereign interests and vision of peace without waiting for external permission.

The UAE’s historic decision in 2020 was not simply about diplomacy – it was about redefining what peace could mean in the modern era. It showed that peace is not just the absence of war; it is the presence of cooperation, innovation, and people-to-people connection. The UAE and Israel have since built partnerships across technology, tourism, education, agriculture, and renewable energy. Joint ventures have flourished. Flights connect Tel Aviv and Dubai daily. Emiratis and Israelis have come to see each other not as distant others, but as neighbors.

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