Monthly Archives: February 2012

Victoria’s Secret is out

Posted on February 19, 2012

The fashion company is opening its first Israeli stores at Ben Gurion Airport. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000723856

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

A partnership to sell to the Arab world

Posted on February 19, 2012

Companies targeting the Arab world should consider an Israeli-Palestinian Arab joint venture. Much cooperation exists between Israeli and Palestinian Arab entrepreneurs who have excellent access to the Arab world and are willing to collaborate with Israeli and foreign providers. http://www.bioisrael.com/?carous=healthcare-marketing-in-arab-world

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

Tourism is still booming

Posted on February 19, 2012

Israel has been hosting the 18th International Mediterranean Tourism Market show in Tel Aviv. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK6FRdFyW0g&feature=player_embedded

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

IMF gives Israel a good report

Posted on February 19, 2012

The International Monetary Fund has just completed an in-depth analysis of the Israeli economy. They were quite impressed – and gave some useful advice as to how to keep it strong. http://www.financeisrael.mof.gov.il/FinanceIsrael/Docs/En/EconomicData/ConcludingStatement2012.pdf

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

Israel helps South African farmers

Posted on February 19, 2012

The Embassy of Israel in South Africa is running agriculture courses in Bloemfontein and Stellenbosch and Mashav, having run a 10 day course in South Africa are now offering a 25-day course on aquaculture for South African fish farmers in … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Israeli buildings house 1300 homeless Turks

Posted on February 19, 2012

800 Turkish students and 500 other civilians left homeless by the Turkish earthquake will be accommodated in 130 mobile and residential buildings by the end of March. “You are true allies”, said Ahmet Kazankiya – vice governor of the Van … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Freedom of religion

Posted on February 19, 2012

The Jewish State is the only place in the Middle East where all religions are free to practice their beliefs. Here, you can watch a series of videos showing Muslims, Christians, Druze, Ahmadiyya, Bahai, Samaritans, Circassians and Jews all living … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

The week in Gaza

Posted on February 19, 2012

In the seven days to 11th February, 921 trucks carrying 22,916.5 tons of goods entered the Gaza Strip from Israel through land crossings. 300 medical patients and accompanying individuals crossed from the Gaza Strip into Israel and Judea and Samaria. … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel is Inclusive & Global | Leave a comment

Israeli volleyball team is a smash

Posted on February 19, 2012

Maccabi Tel Aviv became Israel’s first volleyball team to reach a European quarterfinal after defeating Greek champion Olympiacos. Following defeat in Greece last week, the Israeli team won at home by 3 sets to 1 and then beat the Greeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment

American Israel Racing

Posted on February 19, 2012

This new team is set to join the NASCAR racing league, a sport currently holding the number two spot in revenues and number of viewers (after football). The goal behind the new initiative: “Promote awareness of and support by Americans … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Entertainment & Sport | Leave a comment