Rabbi Pinto with his son Yoel in Dubai (Photo: Arik David)
Widespread echoes of Rebbe Rabbi Josiah Pinto's visit to the United Arab Emirates last week ahead of the establishment of a new Shova Israel yeshiva in Dubai. We are currently examining a suitable location where the new yeshiva will be established, with the aim of making the location accessible to the Jews living there and to the thousands of Jewish tourists who visit Dubai.
Rabbi Pinto in Dubai (Photo: Eric David)
Rabbi Pinto in Dubai (Photo: Eric David)
During Rabbi Pinto's stay in Dubai, he met with senior government officials, businessmen and local public figures, who asked to consult with him and receive his blessing.
Upon his arrival in Dubai, an official reception was held in his honour hosted by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarach Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance. Rabbi Pinto was present; His son and successor, Rabbi Yoel Moshe Pinto, and the Rebbe's brother, Rabbi Menachem Pinto.
Rabbi Pinto in Dubai (Photo: Eric David)
Rabbi Pinto in Dubai (Photo: Eric David)
In a class held the next day, many businessmen were seen, among them Israeli billionaire Eyal Waldman - chairman of the Waldo Holdings investment fund and lawyer Ziv Agmon - an expert on UAE law.
Earlier, Rabbi Pinto met with a number of senior officials in the kingdom. A long meeting took place with Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi - the current ruler of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates. The meeting took place in the ruler's office.
Rabbi Pinto in Dubai (Photo: Eric David)
Rabbi Pinto in Dubai (Photo: Eric David)
Rabbi Pinto also met with businessmen: Ahmed Sultan bin Sulam - Vice Chairman of KP, Chairman and Senior CEO of DMCC and Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange and Atinirmal G. Pagarani, Chairman of the global Yogi Group, and many more.
Rebbe Rabbi Pinto held another meeting with Israel's ambassador to the UAE, Amir Haik, who told the Rebbe about the UAE's relations with Israel in general and Jews in particular. Rabbi Pinto congratulated the ambassador that he would be privileged to sanctify heaven with his blessed work.
Rabbi Pinto in Dubai (Photo: Eric David)
Rabbi Pinto in Dubai (Photo: Eric David)
During his visit to Dubai, Rabbi Pinto was accompanied by a number of businessmen from the United States and Israel who held business meetings with businessmen from the Emirates in preparation for future collaborations.
Arie Zamir, in collaboration with Shova Israel
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