In October 2018, UAE authorities gave permission to Israeli athletes to participate in the International Judo Federation Grand Slam tournament in Abu Dhabi.
Bishii October sanadkii 2018-kii, mas'uuliyiinta Imaaraadka Carabta ayaa cayaartooyda Israa'iil u ogolaaday inay ka qayb qaataan tartanka caalamiga ah ee Lagdanka, kaas oo lagu qabtay magaalada Abu Dhabi.