Israel produces almost a billion picking flowers and ornamental branches a year, half of which are for export and half for the local market. The industry has a turnover of 100 million euros a year.
By Israel Hayom
However, Moody’s said that it has downgraded Israel’s score for “institutions and governance strength,” citing the prolonged political crisis.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The “impressive” figure indicates support for the Israeli tech-innovation sector over the past decade has paid off, says Start-Up Nation Central CEO Eugene Kandel.
The sheikh has committed to investing some NIS 300 million over the next 10 years in the team.
By Israel Hayom
Former Turkish Admiral Cihat Yayci is proposing a bilateral agreement on the countries' shared exclusive economic zones which would leave Israeli ally Cyprus in the lurch • Israeli official: Any proposal that comes at the expense of Cyprus is a non-starter.
It is estimated that within the next two to three years, trade between Israel and Ukraine will double to $2 billion.
A Jewish Agency emissary will be arriving in the UAE as early as next week to work with the local Jewish community.
So far, 1,338 businesspeople from 47 nations have participated in ARISE B2B events, creating an aggregate $53 million in immediate transactions.
The partnership will target the agriculture sector, offices and apartment buildings, hotels, industry, and maritime.
Israel's first official business delegation landed in Manama, the capital of Bahrain, and met with Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Commerce Ziad Al Zayani and with senior banking and business officials, on Wednesday.
The study draws a business road map for future cooperation between both countries.
Abu Dhabi plans to invest $122 billion dollars in oil and natural gas over the next five years to boost production.
The decision on labeling is part of the US's "reality-based foreign policy approach" under President Trump.
UBQ Materials, an Israeli company based in the Negev, has developed a process to convert unsorted household waste into a plastic substitute that can be made into everyday goods.
The Fresh Market in Dubai’s Ras Al Khor area made history on Sunday when it officially welcomed the first-ever Israeli produce display at the facility run by Dubai Municipality.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The focus of both sides is the oil and gas discoveries in the territorial waters which are under dispute.
Local Jewish leaders commend the move to permit the first new housing since 2002, which they hope will attract young couples to the city, while an anti-settlement NGO argues that permits are illegal. A court hearing is scheduled for Jan. 31.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
This is one of the latest developments in the rapidly developing commercial relationship between Israel and the UAE.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Up to four customers per store at any given time.
With 41 Israeli-founded private companies worth $1 billion or more, the startup nation has finally entered the scale-up nation era.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Negotiations are expected to be completed in the next few days • “This is the type of purchase that could be the start of something amazing,” said Koen Group owner Naum Koen.
“This is not just a business opportunity, but a political opportunity for a new page between the Israeli hi-tech community and the entire Middle East."
The Israeli economy is projected to recover and grow by more than 6% by 2021.
The study developed a way to yield more protein and mineral-rich wheat grains which will help to improve its nutrition value.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The EAPC-MED-RED plan, which will include other countries as well, is to avoid crossing the Suez Canal and save time for Asia buyers.
The MSC Paris made history last week when it became the first ship from the UAE to dock at Haifa’s port.
NYPost: Twitter has refused to unlock The Post’s account unless the news organization deletes tweets about its own reporting on Hunter Biden’s emails.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The number of settlement homes approved in 2020 is more than 12,150.
Drone signal jamming is very similar to cellphone jamming methods, using a similar wavelength to interfere with the target's electronic system.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
During the meeting, representatives held “productive talks and reaffirmed their commitment to continue negotiations later this month,” Washington and the U.N. Special Coordinator for Lebanon said in a joint statement.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Haifa Port Chairman of the Board Eshel Armoni: “This is very exciting. This is a new era in the Middle East."
Chevron's entrance is definitely a game changer, just not the one Netanyahu expected.
People's "life's work is collapsing before their eyes," said MK Razvozov.
Warning letters sent by PMW to the banks informed them of the new Israeli legislation and urged them to immediately close the accounts of the PA terrorists.
The Czech decision Followed an international tender process which lasted several years.
In what could be a major breakthrough, Lebanon has agreed to negotiate with Israel over their shared maritime border after the Sukkot holiday.
The Israel Ministry of Defense will purchase 5 advanced training helicopters from Italy, increasing the Air Force’s training fleet to 12. The Italian Ministry of Defense will purchase Rafael spike missiles and Elbit Systems simulators in exchange.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“At a time like this, the State of Israel must lend a hand to its people and help those who need it,” says President Reuven Rivlin, clarifying that fines violations of COVID-19 regulations will not be reduced.
The construction of an electric road to charge public transportation vehicles will make Tel Aviv-Yafo the first city worldwide to roll out the technology for charging buses on a wide scale.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry Amir Peretz spoke by phone with the UAE Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al-Marri on Sept. 17, 2020.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The president said that he would be willing to sell the same arms to other Middle Eastern countries as well.
The two companies will cooperate in establishing a shipping line on a direct route from Jebel Ali Port in Dubai to the Port of Eilat and Israel Shipyards will examine the possibility of cooperation in the production and marketing of various products in Dubai.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
AmazonSmile relies on the SPLC to determine which charities are eligible and which ones are “hate groups” and thus eligible or not for directed Amazon donations.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“Israeli aviation is going to completely change,” says expert Yossi Fischer. “The UAE understands what a wonderful opportunity they have and they know the Israeli market well through the companies they own.”
The council works to promote deals in the fields of science, technology, medicine, high tech, and agriculture, and consists of more than 50 businessmen in Israel and the UAE, many of whom recently participated in a conference through Zoom on August 18.
By Israel Hayom
Daniel Benatar has been appointed the company's global deputy for chip manufacturing.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The system will provide the army with commander hand stations, gunner hand stations and circuit cards for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“We are in direct discussions with representatives of the American government about our shared interests, including communications infrastructure,” said Israeli Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel.
The UAE censored Israeli websites and blocked phone calls to and from Israel.
Lockheed Martin has committed to invest back into Israeli-based companies at a rate of 35% of the contract value of any new contracts.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The buyer is a Chinese businessman living in the United States.
In 2019, the US Army announced its intent to buy two Iron Dome batteries to fill a need for an interim capability.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The development follows that of its sister publication, “The New York Jewish Week,” which will transform into a digital news outlet.
The previous finance minister increased the purchase tax to discourage investors from buying Israeli real estate. It worked.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“We will continue to move the wheels of the economy in order to put people back to work,” says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"The State of Israel expects Israeli industry to solve these most complex challenges – mainly health and economic challenges. However, we will not be able to do so without the necessary assistance."
Barkat thinks the plan could bring 100,000 workers back to the job market within two years.
The new training center immerses commanders, headquarters staff and two subordinate command levels in high-fidelity combat situations in actual battle zone territory.
Rosenberg wants control of the airline in exchange for the $75 million.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The agreement, reached with Cyprus, Greece and Italy, reportedly will see the 1,200-mile pipeline built by 2025.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Netanyahu: "The rescue plan is “comprehensive” and “unprecedented,” but there are still “holes in the net.”
By Josh Hasten
Dubbed “The American Road,” the new highway is being hailed as one of the biggest infrastructure projects undertaken by Jerusalem in the last several years.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“We are collapsing,” INA head Ilana Cohen wrote in a letter to Finance Minister Israel Katz.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Amnesty International claimed that NSO Group—whose technology enables the surveillance of smartphones—helped the Moroccan government spy on a human-rights activist critical of Rabat.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
So far, the airline’s parent company, Knafaim, has rejected the 30-year-old son of U.S. businessman Ken Rozenberg’s offer.
With the financial challenges brought on by the Coronavirus crisis and Katz's restoration of reasonable tax rates, Israel is a Real Estate buyer's market once again.
Oil shale in Israel is widespread covering approximately 15% of its territory, but is an undeveloped resource, largely because of economic and technological constraints.
Data suggest that the pandemic may exacerbate underlying inequalities.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Israel has a “very strong foundation” for future development, OECD deputy secretary general tells online conference.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
U.S. Embassy confirms the property has been put on the market, saying it was decided to do so following the transfer of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
"People need to make a living."
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
After a 16-year-long battle, the court on Wednesday ruled again that the Greek Orthodox Church must honor a 99-year lease of three church properties it signed with the Ateret Cohanim organization in 2004.
The UAV, dubbed “SkysPrinter,” is a small system designed to take part in combat operations.
Now you can get your Glatt Kosher Abeles & Heymann hot dogs all over the country.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Most sales (41 percent) went to the Asia Pacific region, with 26 percent to Europe, 25 percent to North America, and 4 percent to Africa and South America.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Israel announces permanent cuts in customs duties and purchase tax, as well as an extension of unemployment benefits, to spur growth in the wake of coronavirus lockdowns.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Ultimately, more than 80 percent of the country's electricity would be provided for by solar power according to the plan
OptimalPlus had 2019 revenue of $51 million and employs approximately 240 employees.
By Yori Yalon
Mayor Moshe Lion heralds “true revolution” for eastern Jerusalem.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman is said to have pressured Israel’s communications minister during a meeting to block Chinese efforts to gain a foothold in Israel’s cellular network.
The renewed operations are subject to strict observance of physical distancing, wearing masks, observance of the rules of hygiene, the marking of places for standing in line, regulating the numbers of customers, and subject to the detailed Purple Badge standard instructions.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The new Sorek 2 facility, with the production capacity of 200 million cubic meters of water per year, is expected to be the largest of its kind in the world, increasing the state’s desalination capacity by 35%.
The new Israeli CannoMed is building the country’s largest indoor facility that will grow and export 10 tons of medical cannabis to Europe per year.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“In light of the low demand for passenger flights, the company has decided to extend the temporary cessation of flights,” said the airline.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Tactile Mobility’s technology lets cars “feel” the road by gathering real-time data from non-visual sensors, turning it into actionable information.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Israel’s economy is expected to contract by 5.5 percent in 2020 for the first time in over two decades, but is expected to recover.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Ten farms, five factories with Health Ministry approval • Companies already closing deals with buyers in Europe and Canada.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
That loss came before the coronavirus, which has only grounded planes and cost the airlines even more money.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
We cannot be removed by Facebook,” they penned in a “New York Times” opinion piece. “Facebook’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, has also personally committed to this arrangement.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The firm that wins the tender would operate it for 25 years.
Israel is slowly easing restrictions.
The resolution is the second-largest recovery by the Department of Justice in connection with its investigations since 2008 into the facilitation of offshore US tax evasion by foreign banks.
The banks that served as underwriters in the issuing are Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Health Ministry director said the app would reveal who was at the mall or market, which route they took and who they were near.
Fitch says that the global repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and domestic containment measures will cause Israel’s real GDP to contract by 5.6% in 2020, but projects a rebound in 2021, with GDP growing by 5%.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“The good news at the end of a dramatic week of twists and turns that would make Shakespeare blush is that your ‘Jewish News’ is back,” announced editor Richard Ferrer.
Date plantations in the Arava region and Jordan Valley were at risk due to a shortage in labor, but Israeli drones came to the rescue and are efficiently pollinating them from the air.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
“The committee chose to support a wide range of projects dealing with the challenges of coronavirus because the fight against the pandemic needs to be waged on multiple fronts,” according to the Ministry of Economics and Industry.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Bank of America Securities, Barclays Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Citibank acted as underwriters for the issue.