Drop-in renewable green jet fuel: A sustainable proposition that becomes reality The Israel Trade Commission (ITC) together with the United States Studies Centre (USSC) and the Australian Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (AISAF) are pleased to invite you to attend a boardroom lunch briefing by Professor Moti Herskowitz, Vice-President and Dean for R & […]
Author: Jeremy Ungar
The Australian Federal Police has awarded a $35 million contract to Elbit Systems of Australia Pty Ltd for an advanced information management system. The company is a subsidiary of the Israeli firm Elbit Systems Ltd based in Haifa. President and CEO of Elbit Bezhalel [Butzi] Machlis told media: “Australia is a very significant market for […]
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10 Impressive Tel Aviv Tech Startups
As reported in the Huffington Post: With more than 700 early-stage startups, and as many as 5,000 overall, it’s no surprise that Tel Aviv has been ranked second only to Silicon Valley in terms of being a leading tech epicenter. Tel Aviv has established itself as one of the most innovative and entrepreneurial cities in […]
As reported in Globes.co.il: The video ad platform developer has Israeli roots. It was founded by Amir Ashkenazi, and investors include Gemini Israel Ventures. AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) today announced the acquisition of video advertising platform Adap.tv Inc. for $405 million, including $322 million in cash and $83 million in AOL shares. Adap.tv will operate […]
Australia’s biggest solar energy plants have been given the funding go-ahead, clearing the way for the installation of 2 million photovoltaic panels at two sites in the NSW outback. AGL Energy Limited (AGL) was selected by the Australian Government as the successful proponent in the solar photovoltaic (PV) category of the Solar Flagships Program independent […]
As reported in Ynet: Study shows rates of preventable blindness in Israel may have been slashed in half over past decade. A new study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology notes that the rates of preventable blindness in Israel have drastically lowered over the past decade – by more than half to be exact, […]
As reported in Globes: James Richardson won the tender to operate the duty free shops at Ben Gurion Airport for seven years. James Richardson Ltd. today won the Israel Airports Authority tender for the operation of duty-free shops at Ben Gurion Airport. Sources inform ”Globes” that the company won the tender with a bid of […]
As reported in the Australian: Woodside upbeat on Israeli gas deal despite hurdles. WOODSIDE Petroleum chief executive Peter Coleman has left no doubts over his desire to move into Israel’s giant offshore Leviathan gas field, but remains silent on the extent of hurdles the group is facing in its non-binding $US1.3 billion-plus buy-in deal. Speaking […]
As reported in Globes: Tourism income from foreign visitors rose to $5.1 billion in 2012 from $5 billion in 2011. Despite Operation Pillar of Cloud and missiles falling from Gaza in November, which hit tourism to Israel at the end of the year, income from foreign tourism reached a record $5.1 billion in 2012, according […]
Israeli startup Weissbeerger Ltd. has embarked on the path taken by mobile phones, television, and cars, and plans making the beer tap smart. The company’s product enables bars and pubs to save money, boost beer revenue, and to better manage the supply chain. Weissbeerger is a unique startup that offers an alcohol monitoring system. Its […]
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