Monthly Archives: July 2012

Welcome to US University Presidents

Posted on July 22, 2012

A US delegation of university presidents and chancellors has arrived in Israel for a conference exploring opportunities for academic and research collaboration with Israeli institutions. The delegation is learning about the state-of-the art research initiatives in the “Start-Up Nation.” http://projectinterchange.org/?seminar_id=6604 … Continue reading →

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Archaeologists strike gold

Posted on July 22, 2012

One of the largest gold treasures ever to be discovered in Israel was uncovered at near Herzliya. Over 100 gold pieces weighing around 400 grams were found at Appollonia National Park. They were buried during the 13th Century Crusader battles … Continue reading →

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Recharging Australia’s cars

Posted on July 22, 2012

Better Place Inc. has teamed up with Australia carmaker GM Holden Ltd. to provide battery recharging services and equipment for the Volt electric car. Customers who choose to install a Better Place Charge Spot can charge their Volt in under … Continue reading →

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Phillips has a healthy future in Israel

Posted on July 22, 2012

Phillips CEO met with Israeli President Shimon Peres following his visit to Phillips’ 600-employee development team in Haifa. Peres said, “Phillips occupies a central place in Israel’s high-tech industry”. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/244406 http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000764097&fid=1725

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Waze reaches 20 million customers

Posted on July 22, 2012

The navigation app from Israel’s Waze has been downloaded by millions of Americans, Europeans and Israelis. Muslim Malaysia has 600,000 subscribers. Waze is now targeting Japan, Korea and China. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000763278&fid=1724

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Singapore shows off Israeli water technology

Posted on July 22, 2012

A delegation of 13 Israeli water technology companies are exhibiting at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2012. Specialities include purification, advanced filtering, transport infrastructure, biological monitoring, and energy-efficient desalination solutions. http://www.israelnewtech.com/2012/07/singapore-welcomes-israeli-water-technology-companies-at-siww2012/

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Another record for tourism to Israel

Posted on July 22, 2012

Nearly a quarter of a million tourists visited the Jewish State in June. 1.4 million tourists arrived in Israel during the first half of 2012. Both figures are up 6% on 2011 equivalents. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000764111&fid=1725

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Charities benefit from Israeli start-ups

Posted on July 22, 2012

Israeli non-profit organisation Tmura has contributed $6.3 million to over 100 educational programs since it started ten years ago. Tmura receives a few share options from early-stage Israeli start-ups and then exercises these options if and when the start-ups are … Continue reading →

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Masters for Arza Haddad

Posted on July 22, 2012

The daughter of the late Head of the South Lebanese Army, Saad Haddad, has just graduated from Israel’s Technion with a Masters degree in Aeronautics. Arza fled from Lebanon in 1984. http://www.timesofisrael.com/from-lebanese-refugee-to-israeli-rocket-scientist/

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Summer camp for PA kids with cancer

Posted on July 22, 2012

24 sick Palestinian Arab children (including from Gaza) along with their parents spent four days of fun, financed by Israel’s Civil Administration, in the Jordan Park (run by JNF). http://www.cogat.idf.il/901-10291-en/Cogat.aspx

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