The Abu Dhabi conference was surely a significant indicator of an increasingly positive view on engagement with Jewry on the part of religious and political authorities in the region.
Turkey, Iran and Russia share three things in common: all are hostile to the United States, all are ruled by fiercely authoritarian leaders, and all are eager to expand their political, military, and economic influence in the Middle East. When they praise American policy, we should be concerned.
In a special video address to AJC Global Forum 2023, Nasser Bourita, the Foreign Minister of Morocco, delivered a compelling message on behalf of his country. Bourita expressed appreciation for the longstanding friendship between Morocco and American Jewish Committee, highlighting the deep history of cooperation between Muslims and Jews in Morocco.
At the AJC Global Forum 2023, a dynamic panel titled "Women Driving Change in the Middle East" featured inspiring female leaders making significant contributions to their respective fields.