Culture and interfaith

What has happened since 2020, with sources. Figures show change over time, not cause.

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4 February 2019 (pre-Accords context): the Document on Human Fraternity was signed in Abu Dhabi (Document on Human Fraternity (Holy See)). UN resolution 75/200 then made 4 February the International Day of Human Fraternity, first marked in 2021 (UN: International Day of Human Fraternity; UN News, 4 Feb 2021).
February 2023: the Abrahamic Family House was inaugurated in Abu Dhabi and opened to visitors from 1 March 2023. It was inspired by the principles of the Document on Human Fraternity (Abu Dhabi Media Office, 17 Feb 2023).
2022: the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra gave its first UAE performance in Abu Dhabi, and the UAE Embassy in Israel held its fourth Iftar in 2026 (UAE MOFA: Israel–UAE relationship).
The Negev Forum framework includes celebrating the diverse cultural and religious heritage of the region (Negev Forum Regional Cooperation Framework (UAE MOFA)).

Indicator	Value	Year	Source
Jews living in the UAE (JCE estimate)	c. 1,000	current page	World Jewish Congress: UAE
Jews in Bahrain	c. 50	current page	World Jewish Congress: Bahrain
Jews in Morocco	c. 2,100	2020	World Jewish Congress: Morocco

UAE–Israel: Culture, film, heritage and sport cooperation (UAE MOFA).
Bahrain–Israel: n/a
Morocco–Israel: The Joint Declaration notes the King's ties with the Moroccan Jewish community, including in Israel (text).
Sudan: n/a. No verified source located yet.