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Source: https://www.dw.com/en/gulf-states-embrace-israel-and-the-language-too/a-56834169
Gulf States Embrace Israel - and Hebrew
(Deutsche Welle-Germany) Judit Neurink - Since the UAE signed the Abraham Accords with Israel last September, thousands of Israeli businesspeople and tourists have flocked to Dubai. At the same time, the demand for Hebrew courses went through the roof, says director Josh Samet of the Educational Hebrew Institute (EHI) in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Students range from those who want to study in Israel to businesspeople, church ministers, doctors, lawyers, tour guides, and even members of the royal family. For most Arabic speakers, Hebrew is not too hard to learn, as many words and grammar rules are similar.