On Tuesday, August 3 the University of Haifa in Israel spilt major tea on their newest student who’s already made history!

So to cut the suspense short, Sumaya al-Mahabiri has officially become the first-ever female Emirati student to have enrolled at an Israeli university and is expected to graduate in four years.

Since the peace treaty was signed between the UAE and Israel back in September 2020, things have only been uphill for the neighbouring countries

Sumaya studying at Haifa University’s Nursing School will not only strengthen the academic ties between the two countries, but will also prompt other students to partake in exchange programmes and will push more youngsters to broaden their horizons!

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Congratulatory messages have been pouring in for the 30-year-old Emirati, with one particular tweet taking the cake!

I have had the pleasure of meeting, she has remarkable drive, vision and warmth. She becomes the first female Emirati student to enrol at an Israeli 🇮🇱 university. Mabrouk and Mazel Tov!

I had the honor of meeting @SamooyHarib last week. Like every Emirati 🇦🇪 I have had the pleasure of meeting, she has remarkable drive, vision and warmth. She becomes the first female Emirati student to enroll at an Israeli 🇮🇱 university. Mabrouk and Mazel Tov! https://t.co/sFX4RIT2uL

— Avi Kaner (@AviKaner) August 4, 2021

UAE and Arab pride 🌴🇦🇪💯

فخر الامارات والعرب فهنيئا ل سمية المهيري الاماراتية ومزيدا من التقدم والنجاح الدائمين 🌴🇦🇪💯 https://t.co/Oil8SvnhE6

— محبي عيال زايد (@Mohamed_hde) August 3, 2021

Last year, 19-year-old Mansoor bin Shamekh Al Marzooqi was the first male Emirati to have enrolled at an Israeli university

Marzooqi is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in government studies at IDC’s Raphael Recanati International School.

The best part of this welcome to the campus? The university hoisted the UAE flag on the campus’s Avenue of Flags to mark the historic occasion.

Congrats to Mansoor Al Marzooki, the first UAE student to study in Israel @IDCHerzliya.
Education is a bridge for a better future, marking another milestone towards mutual success and progression.
Best of luck, and have an insightful experience!#UAEinIsrael #UrielReichman pic.twitter.com/Gwg9JCc4YD

— Mohamed Al Khaja (@AmbAlKhaja) June 14, 2021

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