Israel expects $500m in deals with Bahrain and UAE – Israel Israel expects to seal deals worth about $500m after Tuesdayâs historic agreements to normalise ties with the UAE and Bahrain come into force. Ofir Akunis, Israelâs minister of regional co-operation, said the accords would expand into bilateral trade and investments reaching âbillions of dollars for each sideâ. The Jewish state will offer its expertise in water desalination and agricultural technology as the most promising sectors for co-operation with its new business partners in the Gulf. (LINK). Israel expects $500m in deals with Bahrain and UAE – IsraelHIWI042020-09-15T22:26:12+02:00