Home lists Top 100 most powerful Arabs 2021 Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja UAE Ambassador to Israel Origin: UAE Residence: UAE Sector: Diplomacy In a historic move, Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja was appointed as the UAE’s first-ever ambassador to Israel earlier this year. With Israel and the UAE moving rapidly to build economic, scientific and cultural ties following the signing of the Abraham Accords, the veteran diplomat, who was the former chief of staff to the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, will now play a key role in building bridges between the two countries. His past roles varyingly dealt with disarmament, international security, energy management and business development – all crucial in his latest appointment.