Business and Economy
Seven startups were chosen from a total of 40 applicants from various sectors, including health, smart mobility, food tech and clean tech, all seeking to develop their new business ideas in Israel.
The number of Israeli exports of services and goods are predicted to break a record this year as full-year revenues for 2019 head towards $114 billion.
Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reports a $9.8 billion trade surplus in 2019 compared to a $4 billion surplus in 2018, with higher than expected GDP growth.
More than 1,200 Jews reportedly visited the site this year, compared to 800 last year • Jordan: Increase in Jewish visits to the site part of “ongoing Israeli violations against Al-Aqsa mosque.”
The approval represents a continuation of a broader development plan for the Druze community that began in October 2016.
During visit to Israel, Gary North, vice president for customer requirements and former USAF senior commander, says the F-35 jet is most effective jet against advanced air defenses.
“If Iran were serious about combating terror financing and adhering to global anti-money laundering and terrorism financing standards, it would ratify the Palermo Convention and the Terrorist Financing Convention immediately,” said U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
In the 24 years since Israel handed over control of the town to the Palestinian Authority, Bethlehem’s Christian population has dwindled by some 80 percent—and it shows.
A number of prominent Israeli and international companies, among them Coca-Cola and Teva, have been threatened to be included on the so-called “blacklist” over their operations in Israeli settlements.
“Our robot employment agency is a game-changer,” said Ran Poliakine, founder of SixAI. “It will provide capacity in markets that struggle with labor availability either through the difficulty of the work itself or the cost pressures they face.”
Intel has made several AI-related acquisitions in recent years, including Movidius, Nervana, Altera and Mobileye, and expects the chip market to exceed $25 billion by 2024.
Sandy beaches, Bauhaus architecture and ancient history are just some of the reasons why Israel’s White City is such a hot destination.
