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Spotlight on… Israel’s Automotive Technology Industry

With the world increasingly challenged by congested roads and polluted air, Israel’s ground-breaking automotive technologies are in the forefront of improving performance, efficiency, safety and air quality. While Israel does not engage in large scale vehicle manufacturing, about 150 Israeli manufacturers supply systems, parts, modules and tooling to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. Israeli […]

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Spotlight On… Israel’s Food Industry

Israel was once known exclusively for its fresh citrus produce and processed citrus products, but is now renowned for its vibrant, fast-growing food and beverage industry. European, Middle Eastern and North African cuisines blend to create a diverse array of original Mediterranean-style foods, most of which are kosher certified. Israel’s dynamic food and beverage industry produces gourmet foods, high quality ingredients, and […]

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Israel Celebrates Groundbreaking Innovation in new IPC Brochure

International investors and innovation aficionados are invited to rejoice with the launching of a new publication celebrating Israel’s innovative success including a compilation of some of Israel’s most revolutionary technological breakthroughs across several industries, including in Cleantech, Agrotech, Life Sciences, IT, Communications, and Homeland Security. The new brochure, “Israel – Global Center for Breakthrough Innovation,” […]

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25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of RAOUL WALLENBERG UNIT of B’NAI B’RITH and LAUNCH of the RAOUL WALLENBERG STAMP SHEET

Established in 1985, Raoul Wallenberg Unit of B’nai B’rith celebrated its 25th anniversary on Sunday, 1 August 2010, with a celebratory dinner at Lincoln of Toorak  A new, limited edition Stamp Sheet honouring Raoul Wallenberg was officially launched by Jan Anger, the son of Per Anger, a Swedish diplomat who worked with Raoul Wallenberg in […]

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Spotlight on… Israel’s Cosmetics Industry

Israeli companies undoubtedly enjoy an exclusive advantage in the global cosmetics and toiletries industry. Direct access to the Dead Sea and its natural minerals and vital ingredients, provides the healthiest production environment on earth and grants Israeli companies like Dead Sea Beauty Products, an incredible competitive edge in the cosmetics market. Many Israeli companies combine advanced […]

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Spotlight On… Israel’s Health IT Industry

Few people know that Israel is one of the global pioneers in health information technology, a digital revolution that began in the mid-1990s. Israel’s HMOs—notably Clalit Health Services and Maccabi, which today serve about 80 percent of the Israeli population—led this revolution, which resulted in the implementation of electronic medical records used by virtually 100 […]

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Spotlight On…RWL Water Israel Operations

  RWL Water provides advanced tailored water treatment solutions, including process engineering, design, manufacturing, commissioning, training and ongoing service for a wide range of water & wastewater treatment applications, such as: · Seawater and brackish water desalination for drinking & process using UF & RO membranes. · Domestic and industrial effluent recycling using DAF, media […]

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Israel continues to be a popular destination for Australians in 2010.

Acording to the Israel Ministry of Tourism statistics released today, the number of Australians Travelling to Israel has increased by 45% during the first half of 2010. These figures represent amazing growth in the number of Australian tourists choosing to holiday in Israel, a total of 15,811 in the January –June period, compared to 10,867 […]

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ISRAEL IS CHAIR OF THE KIMBERLEY PROCESS FOR THE PREVENTION OF TRADE IN CONFLICT DIAMONDS

As Chair in 2010, of the Kimberley Process for the prevention of trade in conflict diamonds (“Blood Diamonds”) Israel is hosting a conference of working groups of the Process that is taking place against the background of reports of Zimbabwe failing to meet the requirements of the Process and the continuing infringement of human rights […]

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Israel appointed to the Presidency of the World Eureka Program – the first non-European President of the Program

The Eureka Program is the leading industrial R&D Program in Europe and the largest of its kind in the world.  It is an inter-governmental initiative that has been in operation since 1985, and which the European Union Commission has also joined.    Israel has been a member of the Organization since 2000 and in 2007 […]