Monthly Archives: July 2011

Business is definitely on the “up”

Posted on July 10, 2011

Two new high-rise office towers are planned for Kiryat Atidim in Tel Aviv, which will make it the biggest business park in Israel. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000659986

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Plenty of opportunities

Posted on July 10, 2011

The demand for hi-tech workers has soared in Israel during the last six months, which was up 25% from the same period last year. The last quarter was 60% up on the same quarter in 2010. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000660253&fid=1725

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In good shape

Posted on July 10, 2011

Israel’s Fitch ratings are A and A+ and it has the 17th most competitive economy in the world. http://www.investinisrael.gov.il/NR/exeres/FDC2758D-8EF5-41DB-B52E-83FE627E1962.htm http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4071620,00.html

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The economy is in good shape

Posted on July 10, 2011

Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer issued the central bank’s annual report, saying that the economy performed well in the face of significant challenges in 2011. http://www.jpost.com/Business/BusinessNews/Article.aspx?id=263817

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What’s the weather like over there?

Posted on July 10, 2011

Israeli scientists at Hebrew University are using satellite data to identify micro-climates from one field to another to help world farmers grow the best crops. http://www.jpost.com/Sci-Tech/Article.aspx?ID=227853&R=R1

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Mini world cup football

Posted on July 10, 2011

200 Israeli and Palestinian Arab boys competed during Mini World Cup tournament in Jaffa. http://www.sportanddev.org/?3181/200-Israeli-and-Palestinian-boys-compete-during-Mini-World-Cup-tournament-in-Jaffa

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Green applications from beyond the ‘Green Line’

Posted on July 10, 2011

Take a photo of a flower with your smart phone and it identifies the plant. Ariel University students (including Arabs) present their clean-tech projects. http://nocamels.com/2011/06/new-green-apps-introduced-by-israeli-students/

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Help for foster parents

Posted on July 10, 2011

The Israeli Parliament has passed legislation extending to foster families maternity leave rights similar to those new mothers get, and providing those adopting children with greater security. http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?id=227796&R=R2

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A Canadian Pakistani Muslim in Israel

Posted on July 10, 2011

Raheel Raza enjoyed a riveting President’s Conference. http://www.thecommentator.com/article/261/a_pakistani_muslim_woman_attends_a_conference_in_israel_and_loves_what_she_sees

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Praying together

Posted on July 10, 2011

A unique religious event will be held in northern Israel: A joint Jewish-Druze celebration to mark the anniversary of the death of Rabbi Ishmael ben Elisha, who was revered by both Druze and Jews alike. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4089627,00.html

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