When the Abraham Accords reshaped relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, few Israeli entrepreneurs moved as quickly—or as strategically—as Ron Daniel. Best known as the Co-Founder and CEO of Liquidity…
Inside the UAE: The Business, AI, and Chabad Connections of Chaim Heber
Following the Abraham Accords, the United Arab Emirates rapidly became a destination not only for Israeli investment and technology companies, but also for entrepreneurs building new commercial and social networks across the…
From Amazon to the Embassy: The Rapid Rise of a Figure in Economic Diplomacy
In the complex landscape of Middle Eastern economic relations, some names rise quietly yet remarkably fast. Elena Ivanova Ellingsen is one of those figures—someone whose career began in operational roles in Europe…
Mendy Blau: The Israeli Rabbi Operating at the Heart of Dubai’s Jewish Network
Mendy Blau, also known as Mendy Bloi, originates from Beitar Illit, Israel, a predominantly ultra-Orthodox city in the West Bank. In recent years, he has emerged as a key religious operator within…
Tamara Govorcin: The Rising Software Engineer Shaping Tech in Abu Dhabi
Tamara Govorcin, born in Serbia and now residing in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has rapidly emerged as a notable figure in the software engineering and investment tech landscape. Known for her leadership in…
Ilan Gez: A Digital Marketing Expert with a Global Network
Ilan Gez (Guez), born in Los Angeles and now residing in Herzliya, Israel, has established himself as a prominent figure in the digital marketing industry. With over 20 years of experience, his…
Ephraim Camissar: From Chabad Yeshivas to “The Master of Dubai”
Ephraim Camissar (also spelled Camissar / Kamissar) was born in 1981 (Hebrew year 5741) in Jerusalem, into the heart of the Chabad-Lubavitch world. He is the son of Rabbi Uzziyahu Eliyahu Camissar…
Inside the Steinreich Communications Empire: Ariella Steinreich in the Middle East Spotlight
Ariella Steinreich, daughter of PR veteran Stan Steinreich, is quietly shaping the media and business landscape across the Gulf. As Executive Vice President & Head of the Middle East at Steinreich Communications,…
The Hidden Israeli Diplomatic Network in the UAE: Inside the Story of Liron Zaslansky and Ohad Horsandi
H.E. Liron Zaslansky currently serves as the Consul General of Israel in Dubai. Behind this title lies a long and strategic diplomatic career — and, according to insiders, a deeper network of…
What Is the Sharaka Project? Israel’s Strategic Influence Campaign in the Arab Gulf
Sharaka (“partnership” in Arabic and Hebrew) is a controversial initiative founded in the wake of the Abraham Accords to promote Israel’s cultural and political presence in Gulf Arab countries. While publicly presented…