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IEICI: Israel’s exports have grown 13,400 times since the State’s establishment

As published on Port2port: Since 1948 Israel’s exports grew from US$6M to US$80B. The figures also show changing trends in Israel’s export economy from citrus fruit and diamonds to mainly technologic devices and systems Figures published by the economic division of Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute (IEICI) show exports grow 13,400 times since State’s […]

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ADT in Australia Improves Customer Service with ClickSoftware

As published by IVC: Largest global provider of electronic security solutions invests in field service optimization technology to improve customer service and customer loyalty. ClickSoftware Technologies Ltd. (NasdaqGS: CKSW), the leading provider of automated workforce management and optimization solutions for the service industry, today announced that the Australian arm of ADT, the world’s largest and […]

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Team Space Israel aims for the moon

A trio of Israeli engineers hopes to get its robot to the moon first, and win a $30 million prize – all in the name of showing schoolchildren that science is fun. An old joke about Israelis is that Neil Armstrong lands on the moon and reports back to Houston that he already sees an […]

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PEACE TEAM

Following the highly successful inaugural Peace Team in 2008, The Peres Centre is now working on the 2011 AFL Peace Team for this year’s AFL International Cup. By way of brief background the 2008 Peace Team consisted of 13 Israeli and 13 Palestinians that competed as a united Peace Team, making Australian sporting history. The […]

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Dona Gracia Festival

The 2nd Dona Grazia Festival, celebrating 500 years since the birth of Dona Gracia Mendes,  will take place in Tiberias on 12-15 September 2011 under the slogan “Empowering Women’s Leadership.”   Thousands of visitors and tourists are expected to participate in the colorful festival which includes several events that focus on the unique cultural heritage of […]

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Drinking water for China, Israeli style

As reported in Israel 21c Normally, “green” and “desalination” are two words that don’t go together. Desalination is a process that takes brackish inland or sea water and makes it drinkable. This can be a lifesaver in countries with limited or no access to fresh water, such as Saudi Arabia or Jordan, but the processes […]

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Israel: Communication satellite superpower

As reported in Israel21c Many people are surprised to learn that Israel is among the world’s top communication satellite superpowers. Israeli company Spacecom will launch the fourth in its AMOS satellite series this year, to be followed by the fifth in 2012, the sixth in 2014 and more to come. The AMOS satellite fleet will […]

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Clal Biotech setting up NIS 225m medical devices fund

As reported in Globes: Clal Biotechnology Industries Ltd. (TASE: CBI), the life sciences investment of Nochi Dankner-controlled IDB Holding Corp. Ltd. (TASE:IDBH), today announced that it will provide 40-60% of the NIS 225 million medical devices investment fund it is setting up with Israeli institutional investors. The company added that it is in talks with […]

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Israel Water Technology Delegation to Brisbane

Australian natural resources boom attracts foreign investment from Israel, and leads to a trade delegation visiting Brisbane to explore opportunities for Israeli Water Technology in the mining and coal seam gas industries. Since its founding, Israel has been coping with water scarcity and has been treating the subject as a national priority. The country has […]

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Broadcom to buy security chip developer SC Square for $42m

As reported in Globes: Wireless communications company Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM) has announced that it is acquiring security software developer SC Square Ltd. for $41.9 million in cash. Headquartered in Tel Aviv’s Ramat Hahayal district, SC Square is a subsidiary of Nisko Projects Electronics and Communication (TASE:NSPR). In reporting the acquisition, Broadcom said, “With SC […]