The UAE does not have diplomatic relations with Israel .
In February 2009 , Pe'er ( ranked No. 45 in the world at the time ) was prevented from playing at the Dubai Tennis Championships by the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) , which denied her a visa .
The UAE does not have diplomatic relations with Israel .
In February 2009 , Pe'er ( ranked No. 45 in the world at the time ) was prevented from playing at the Dubai Tennis Championships by the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) , which denied her a visa .