Business and Economy
The deal could value the Israeli unit at more than $50 billion.
Banks and credit-card companies said they signed agreements to offer the new payment service throughout the Jewish state.
Attorney generals from 12 U.S. states wrote to Unilever CEO Alan Jope expressing their concern over the company’s refusal to sell its products to Judea and Samaria, and parts of Jerusalem.
“The opportunity to become part of Intel with its market coverage, technology power and excellent connections opens new horizons for all of us,” said Screenovate founder and CEO Joshua Glazer.
The leaders plan to discuss energy cooperation, strengthening tourism, and jointly dealing with climate change and the ongoing pandemic.
Known as “Bikurim: The Economic Zionist Initiative,” its mission is to develop and deliver technology tools required for family-run small businesses to widen their consumer markets and attract more customers.
According to the report, Israel’s GDP will grow by 6.3 percent in 2021.
A strong shekel and price increases have moved the White City to the top spot this year, according to the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey, conducted by the financial outlet’s sister company, EIU.
“Unilever is a widely held company with a current market capitalization of $135 billion, which places in jeopardy the manifold institutions, pension funds and endowments [that] hold its shares on behalf of its beneficiaries,” said a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Will.i.am spoke about his personal connection to Israelis, about Hebrew in one of the band’s songs and his interest in the high-tech industry.
Promoting the country’s high-tech sector is of “paramount” importance, says Israeli Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman.
With more hackers targeting health care, technology helps safeguard patients and their records from ransomware and other money-making attacks.
