Uae will back off from the deal unless the israelis see the lights and recognize that with no peace deal with the palestinians ,no real tourism will ever happen . people rather go to italy or french riviera than to an apartied place .

Apartheid is the situation in almost all Muslim states. The rest are on their way there. I can't even VISIT most Muslim states, not to mention being able to live there (if I were stupid enough to consider it). You people wouldn't recognize the truth if it jumped up and bit you.

if you go to the news link ..the high court sees that it is discriminating against the palestinians .. i am not defending the UAE ,they are worse than you .....that is why they did not care ..

"Legendary Arsenal Stadium"? I think you mean Highbury - basic checking of facts is always a good idea. And why Arsenal? Currently in 6th place they won't even be in Europe next year whereas Chelsea, Man U and Spurs (all of whom have strong Jewish connections) will do.

That's the whole point of having a high court Fares - if something is wrong then anyone in this "apartheid state" can take the matter to a court where everyone is equal in the eyes of the law and get the matter sorted out. Tell me - in which Arab State can a citizen sue the Government (or even criticise them without "disappearing")?

As an ex-South African who grew up under that abominable regime, I can tell you that you don't know what you are talking about. The racists here are the Palestinians as they single out Jews for murder! Quite simple. The fact that others die in their abominable terror attacks is collateral damage. Israel is a democracy and all of her citizens have the same rights. Arab Knesset Members constantly berate the Government and very often encourage division between Jews and Arabs. Where do you see that being tolerated in the Arab countries? I haven't seen millions form the UAE pouring into the Palestinian Authority but I have noticed that the beautiful new Doha Stadium, built with Emirates money, is in the Arab City of Sachnin which is in ISRAEL! If you and your terrorist friends would devote half of the energy you waste in hating Jews and Israel to the betterment of the Palestinian people, there would probably have been a Palestinian State by now. However, your "people" chose the path of violence, a path that is evident all over the world today. Violence leads to more violence and is not exactly productive. How many died over the “Mohammed cartoon”? The statue of Moses in St. Peters in Rome shows a Moses with horns! Do Jews riot, kill and maim because of cartoons and statues? By the way Fares, if you are so loyal to your Palestinian brothers what are you doing in the USA? What about discrimination against Arabs and Muslims in the USA? I have heard a “few” complaints on CNN, Sky, the BBC, Fox News and, yes, on Israeli TV. Just remember, Fares, the UAE has some of the smartest and ablest businessmen in the world and they are interested in one thing – money. They certainly don’t want to throw it a way on a corrupt or terrorist regime. About the "Arsenal Stadium", well don't feel too bad, Gilly. Oded ben Ami reported on the advertising deal at the Millennium Stadium in “London”. I didn't know that it had moved from Cardiff in Wales! Quite a task, hmm?

the fact that arsenal have not finished outside the top two in the premiership is testament to the fact that arsenal are a massive team in every way. Arsenal are a good match for Israel as both have not had the resources of other clubs/nations but as they say the cream always manages to rise to the top. arseanl's stadium is legendary as it was the first to use stadium lights, first to use under soil heating and is a listed building. it has witnessed the only team never to be relegated and constantly in top flight football. i think that makes it legendary!

yes it is discrimination against the palestinians ..and it is an aparthied regime .....like it or not . democracy in the arab world is moving in . Sahnin..please ....is a palestinian town in spite of you and your masters . let us wait and see what the reaction in the arab world to the Arsenal adds in the Emirates stadium .. for calling me and my friends terrorists ,...i would say shame on you and i am not surprised ,.....idiot .

Well done for saying it as it is Dudu. Fares, I am a Jewish Arsenal supporter from London who has spent a great deal of time in Israel - I have also visited Egypt, Jordan and Morocco. In case you have never been to Israel (I presume not???), I can assure you it is certainly not an apartheid state. Unfortunately with such narrow-minded views such as yours there can never be peace between arabs and Jews, or Israeli's and Palestinians. Can you not see that if anything Arsenal are breaking new ground by reaching deals with both the Emirates and Israel. Can you at least try to look on the positive side - should Arsenal not be offered the Nobel Peace prize for bringing together the two sides!

Ok I have been reading comments going back and forth about arabs and arab citezens not being allowed to sue the government etc. This is all totally wrong and you people have no idea about what it is like living in an arab world, it is heaven and as for the comment about not being able to visit arab countries that is pure ignorance, you are allowed to visit any arab state you like unless you are a jew, which is understanda

"This is all totally wrong and you people have no idea about what it is like living in an arab world, it is heaven" Yes because you live in Dubai, where the gov't pays for everything and everyone is in some shape or form recieving an oil stipend. But it's amazing that you call it heaven because thats far from what the Indian population in Dubai, who represent 70% of the population. Yet do not have any rights and are basically slaves in everything but name. Hell they have to have exit visas even. But hey ofcourse it's heaven, when your an arab in Arab aparthied. " you are allowed to visit any arab state you like unless you are a jew, " Yes and no, I can visit any arab country because of my dual citizenship. But your off your rocker if you ever think I'd go willingly. But it's nice to see the anti-semitic attitude out in the open. Just another day in the heaven of arab aparthied. Where Indians are slaves, foreigners are suckers, and no Jews allowed. Who doesn't dream of this?