This is the 'Real New Middle East' Rhonita Patnaik Ofir Akunis, Israel's Minister of Regional Cooperation and Member of the Knesset Ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's historic visit to the UAE, Khaleej Times has caught up with Ofir Akunis, Israel's Minister of Regional Cooperation and Member of the Knesset, to know his thoughts and aspirations on the prospects and growth opportunities for both nations in the wake of the Abraham Peace Accord. Excerpts from the interview with Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the UAE Excited about Israeli leader's maiden visit to the UAE and inspired by his aspirations on the bilateral relationship, Akunis starts off his discussion by saying that the bond between the UAE and Israel is natural.