State delegation visits Israel and the UAE, as landmark 2020 deal bears fruits; trade between Israel and Utah has exceeded $1 billion since 1996

Interdisciplinary study shows a much more central role for 'passive' copper-rich nation Cyprus, which was able to pivot during fall of empires in 1200 BCE

Israel estimates trade volume with UAE could reach billions of dollars a year in 'near future' with focus on water & agriculture tech, medical equipment, cybersecurity, tourism

Accord is a first step toward a 'comprehensive' trade agreement to be signed between Israel and UAE; export potential to UAE is estimated at $500 million a year