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We can now say that we have built the bridge to the United Arab Emirates by this inaugural investment and are excited to continue to expand the relationships that have been cultivated thus far,\u201d Har-Even said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1086\" height=\"1600\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RAFAEL_UAE_BRANCH.jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RAFAEL_UAE_BRANCH.jpeg.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RAFAEL_UAE_BRANCH.jpeg.jpg?resize=204,300 204w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RAFAEL_UAE_BRANCH.jpeg.jpg?resize=768,1131 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RAFAEL_UAE_BRANCH.jpeg.jpg?resize=695,1024 695w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RAFAEL_UAE_BRANCH.jpeg.jpg?resize=1043,1536 1043w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1086px) 100vw, 1086px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is opening a new facility in the United Arab Emirates. (Courtesy of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gulf is a new market for Israel in the wake of the Abraham Accords, which saw the Jewish state improve diplomatic relations with several Arab neighbors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company will also exhibit its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/industry\/2022\/10\/07\/rafael-anticipates-iron-beam-laser-system-could-deploy-in-two-years\/\" target=\"_blank\">Iron Beam high-energy laser weapon<\/a> at IDEX. The technology, designed in Israel, augments the capabilities of the Iron Dome air defense system. This will be the first time the UAE gets a look at the new laser system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jpost.com\/middle-east\/article-717933\" target=\"_blank\">Reports last year<\/a> said the UAE was seeking to acquire Rafael\u2019s Spyder air defense system. 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