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Israeli-Arab environmentalist works toward a sustainable future

‘I see what we do here as very important in bringing people together,’ says Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed. ‘This is the future we need to invest in.’ Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed jokingly calls himself the “black sheep” of his family. That’s because, of the five siblings in his Arab-Israeli family, he was the only who […]

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Outdoor Living in Israel

Israel has just released a new catalogue featuring Outdoor Living products. The catalogue features a range of great products suitable for DIY and Outdoor Living retailers. To view the catalogue please click here.

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Slowing pancreatic cancer

As reported in Israel21C: Israeli researchers identify a protein that may put the brakes on a particularly aggressive form of cancer. Israeli researchers have discovered that a protein known to retard the aging process also seems to prevent the growth of pancreatic cancer. If it could be produced commercially without significant side effects, this substance could […]

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Israel Export Institute: Israeli exports to China up 33%

As reported in Port2Port: The number of exporters to China has grown by 7.5%, totaling 700 compared to 652 in 2009  Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute reported last week that in the first half of 2011 Israeli exports to China totaled more than US$1 billion – a 33% increase, compared to the corresponding period last […]

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Johnson & Johnson invests in biological sealant co Lifebond

As reported in IVC: Johnson & Johnson joined Lifebond’s $20 million financing round led by Giza and Aurum Ventures. Sources inform ”Globes” that Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has invested in biological sealant developer Lifebond Ltd. as part of the company’s $20 million third financing round. Giza Venture Capital and Aurum Ventures MKI Ltd. are […]

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Solar window is ‘green’ game-changer

As reported in Israel21C: A new solar window from Israel can generate power, reduce energy consumption and let in daylight, promising a green revolution to the construction industry. The dream of constructing a net zero-energy building has yet to become a reality, but now an Israeli company has come up with an idea that could […]

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E-business co Plimus sold for $115m

As reported in IVC: This is the first Israeli acquisition by Boston-based private equity fund Great Hill Partners. US-Israeli e-business company Plimus Inc. has been acquired by Boston-based private equity fund Great Hill Partners for $115 million, its first investment in Israel. Two months ago, Plimus Israel CEO Eldad Ben Tora told “Globes”, “We expect […]

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Albar to market electric cars for Better Place

As reported in IVC: The leasing company will market hundreds of Renault Fluence ZE electric cars to its customers in 2012 Better Place LLC has signed an agreement with Israeli car leasing company Albar Ltd. to market hundreds of Renault Fluence ZE electric cars to its leasing customers in 2012. The customers will sign road […]

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Peer39 helps web ads hit their target

As reported in Israel21C: When advertisers want their ads to end up on the right sites – and avoid the wrong sites – they turn to the semantic solution offered by Peer39. Talk about a fish out of water. What would you say if you saw a display ad for gefilte fish on the website for […]

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A clean, green Israel showcase

As reported in IVC: The CleanTech 2011 mega-event in Tel Aviv displays Israel’s advanced water, solar, wind and natural gas energy solutions Judging by the number of companies that have already signed on for next year’s expo, Haim Alush, CEO of CleanTech 2011, says this year’s event must have been a good place for people […]