President, on first-ever official visit, receives gifts from local Jews, whose presence in island kingdom dates back some 140 years

Community leader Ebrahim Nonoo says he's bringing Jewish traditions into plain view after community of several dozen had been worshipping in private since 1947

Emirati and Bahraini authorities launch PR blitz to cultivate image as Muslim havens of inclusion and tolerance for Jews, in stark contrast to regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran

Spurred by new accords with Israel, communities in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia create new body under Beirut-born Rabbi Elie Abadie to oversee Jewish life

Kingdom's only synagogue lit up to remember 1938 assault by Nazis on Jews and their property in Germany - part of global 'Let There Be Light' campaign against anti-Semitism, racism

Five-star hotel will be first in kingdom to establish a kosher kitchen, supervised by Orthodox Union; local Jewish leader lauds move, hopes for more Jewish tourists

Leader of tiny community, Ebrahim Nonoo, says he can now talk to relatives and feel free about coming to Israel; hopes Jews will settle in Gulf nations

Group’s chief Isaac Herzog speaks with local leader Ebrahim Nonoo, who asks for assistance with Jewish education and identity; estimates that community numbers around 50