Israel is taking steps to improve its relations with the Arab world following the approval of the disengagement plan, and is holding advanced talks for the opening of a quasi-diplomatic office in the United Arab Emirates to represent Israeli interests in the area, according to diplomatic sources in Jerusalem. For months now, Israeli officials have been holding talks with representatives of the UAE regarding the opening of an office in Abu Dhabi, diplomatic sources say. The office would not be a full diplomatic representation, but rather a center similar to the one already existing in Qatar, "representing Israeli interests."...