How the United Arab Emirates transitioned from a boycott of Israel to a multibillion-dollar investment in the country's economy

The portrayal of the Star of David on a t-shirt sold in local markets used to trigger inquiries by officials entrusted with policing the country's boycott of Israel.

However, a lot has changed since then. The UAE formally terminated its almost half-century boycott nearly two years ago, and on Tuesday, it became the first Arab country to sign a free trade agreement with Israel. UAE Trade Minister Thani Al Zeyoudi called the agreem....