http://www.onejerusalem.com/2009/02/22/dubai-why-andy-and-not-shahar/ Israel news, politics, people, pictures, video and much much more .. really! Trust Us .... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:45:19 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.onejerusalem.com/2009/02/22/dubai-why-andy-and-not-shahar/comment-page-1/#comment-203832 Ken Wise Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:12:46 +0000 http://www.onejerusalem.com/?p=2177#comment-203832 Israeli citizens may enter the UAE on an invitation only. This typically involves being part of an international organization's delegation, member of a business association, or an athlete participating in a recognized athletic event. The UAE did not deny Peers a visa. The tournament organizers did not list her as a tournament participant. Why this decision on the organizers' part? They cited "security" in the wake of the demonstrations in New Zealand when Peer played there. Sweden is playing the Cup matches in which Israelis participate to an empty stadium for the same reason. Organizers' of the men's tourney in Dubai put Ram on the list; hence, he has an invitation. Do not blame the UAE government or credit it in either case; its policies are clear. Israeli citizens may enter the UAE on an invitation only. This typically involves being part of an international organization’s delegation, member of a business association, or an athlete participating in a recognized athletic event. The UAE did not deny Peers a visa. The tournament organizers did not list her as a tournament participant. Why this decision on the organizers’ part? They cited “security” in the wake of the demonstrations in New Zealand when Peer played there. Sweden is playing the Cup matches in which Israelis participate to an empty stadium for the same reason. Organizers’ of the men’s tourney in Dubai put Ram on the list; hence, he has an invitation. Do not blame the UAE government or credit it in either case; its policies are clear.

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