Statement by Legal Action For Peace: Boycott Dubai and the UAE Over Complicity with Israel
The UAE’s strategic partnership with Israel is a betrayal of justice and the Palestinian struggle. By deepening military, economic and political ties with a regime that is exterminating Palestinians, the UAE has chosen complicity over conscience.
We call on the people of conscience worldwide to *boycott Dubai and the UAE*—no travel, no holidays, no business, and no services. Let them feel the full weight of global rejection.
Money spent in Dubai funds oppression. Stay away. Stand with Palestine.
*Legal Action for Peace*
Why you should boycott:
•The UAE formalised relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords in September 2020. Embassies were established—Israel’s in Abu Dhabi in January 2021 and the UAE’s in Tel Aviv in July 2021. The UAE has maintained these ties through the Gaza war post-October 7, 2023, where the UAE has framed it as a “strategic choice.”
• 450,000 Israelis visited the UAE between January 2021 and January 2023.
• In 2023, trade between the UAE and Israel amounted to approximately $2.9 billion, By the first seven months of 2024, their trade had already reached $1.922 billion and was on trend to climb to a total of $3.3 billion by the end of 2024.
• In 2023, the UAE and Israel entered into the ‘Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement’ (CEPA), which aims to boost trade between the two nations to over $10 billion within five years. It eliminates tariffs on most goods, promotes collaboration in sectors like renewable energy and advanced technology, and supports SMEs in expanding internationally.
• The UAE and Israel also share defence ties. Recently, It was announced that Emirati defence giant, EDGE Group is set to acquire a 30% stake in Israeli security company, Third Eye Systems for over $10 million.
