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The Committee on Increasing Competitiveness in the Israeli Economy has Submitted its

 The Committee on Increasing of Competitiveness in the Economy that was appointed by the Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Israel has concluded the interim stage of the formulation of its recommendations. For the press release

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Watch AFL Finals in Israel

Please see below for details of where to watch the AFL Footy Finals in Israel: PRELIMINARY FINAL- COLLINGWOOD v HAWTHORN When: Friday 23/9 Time: 12:30pm (game starts @ 12:45pm) Where: Mike’s Place, 86 Herbert Samuel St, Tel-Aviv, 03-510-2686 (opposite the beach, next door to the US Embassy) Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125354377566391 2011 AFL GRAND FINAL When: […]

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Jon Medved visits Australia

The AICC together with the Australia Industry Group recently sponsored Jon Medved, a leading Israeli entrepreneur to come to Australia. Jon presented at the AIG Forum in Canberra alongside Tony Abbot and Julia Gillard, he also addressed senior execs at Optus, Salmat, Investec, UTS and AGSM (UNSW) as well as Central Synagogue’s young adults forum. […]

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Tel Aviv “Art Year”

Tel Aviv-Jaffa has declared the year 2012 as “Art Year”. This project is the cultural highlight of 2012 in the city, which chose this year’s theme following the inauguration of the New Tel Aviv Museum of Art’s new building and the general prosperity of culture and art in the city and its metropolitan area. Different […]

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No more insulin injections?

Israeli drug maker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and Clal Biotechnology Industries (CBI) have more than $40 million riding on an Israeli-innovated treatment for Type 1 diabetes now in advanced clinical trials in about 115 medical centers on five continents. Teva owns the license and worldwide market rights to DiaPep277, a trademarked peptide first synthesized in 1994 […]

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Tender for the provision of support, consultancy and supervision services regarding the construction, operation and maintenance of the Israeli natural gas high pressure transmission system

The Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce would like to bring to your attention a Tender for the provision of support, consultancy and supervision services regarding the construction, operation and maintenance of the Israeli natural gas high pressure transmission system. The tender is published by “Israel Natural Gas Lines Ltd.” (www.ingl.co.il), an Israeli Governmental Company, […]

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Israel and France form new partnership to aid emerging states

Israel and France signed (September 5) a declaration of intent for cooperation in extending aid to Haiti and to emerging countries in Africa. The agreement includes joint actions in the fields of agriculture and irrigation, public health and gender.  Implementation of the agreement will be through MASHAV – Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, at […]

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Two new tax treaties signed with Malta and initialed with Panama

As reported in Port2port: The treaties will enter into effect on completion of ratification proceedings in the two countries A treaty for the avoidance of double taxation has been signed between Israel and Malta, and a treaty for the avoidance of double taxation has been initialed between Israel and Panama. The treaties will enter into […]

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Ministry of Defense Launches 2 New Company Search Portals

The State of Israel’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) has just launched two exciting new portals to help international companies search for suppliers. The MOD has launched a portal for Defense, and also for HomeLand Security companies. In the search bar, you are able to type a product or company name and then be directed accordingly. […]

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Middle East cooperation highlights wonders of the Dead Sea

Israel, Jordan and Palestine are working together to ensure the Dead Sea is recognised as one of the New7Wonders of nature.  The Dead Sea, promoted as the world’s largest natural spa, is one of 28 finalists in the international competition.  It is contending against stiff local competition, including The Great Barrier Reef and Uluru for […]