This appears to further centralise power in Abu Dhabi, which is the political capital by virtue of its immense oil wealth, of the UAE federation of seven emirates.

A Canadian couple were the first to marry under a new law on the personal status of non-Muslims in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi.

The trip announced by Bennett's office comes with Israel making a renewed diplomatic push against international talks which global powers resumed with its arch foe Iran over the Islamic republic's nuclear programme.

This is the latest step in the United Arab Emirates to maintain its competitive edge as a regional commercial hub.

Unvaccinated people will still be allowed into smaller supermarkets and pharmacies although they will be largely banned from other public places including shopping malls, restaurants, parks, hotels and gyms.

Vaccine tourism for those unable to get a jab at home is taking off.

Only those with 'green' status will be allowed entry to public places such as malls, supermarkets, gyms, hotels, parks and restaurants.

Also, soon Muslims will be able to legally join expat workers in buying and consuming alcohol.