Consulting firm used as front for covert mission, with dual-citizen diplomats serving as shareholders who promoted business deals and served as channel between governments
Doha reportedly views Jerusalem as potential ally in mending relations with fellow Gulf nations; Israeli officials even claim normalization not out of the question
Jerusalem says Emirati foreign minister sent official request to establish mission in Tel Aviv as soon as possible, is hoping Israel does the same in Abu Dhabi
Netanyahu, Ashkenazi set to welcome first senior Emirati delegation to Israel, headed by country's finance and economy ministers; sides will sign various bilateral agreements
UAE finance and economy ministers expected in Jewish state for 4-hour visit that will include first bilateral talks aimed at implementing normalization agreements signed last month
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