Monthly Archives: September 2019

Amazon’s 12th Sep Israel launch date

Posted on September 8, 2019

Amazon has given Israeli retailers a 12th Sep date for the launch of its service in Israel. It has urged registered retailers to ready their stock and product list, advising them to prioritize products that could be popular ahead of … Continue reading →

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Natural gas by-product is worth $1 billion

Posted on September 8, 2019

The consortium operating Israel’s largest gas field Leviathan is in advanced talks to sell its natural-gas condensate – worth some $1 billion over the 35-year life of the field. The gas production by-product can be used as a raw material … Continue reading →

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Big Vegan success

Posted on September 8, 2019

Just two months ago (see here) McDonald’s launched its new Big Vegan burger in 18 Israeli outlets. It has now expanded this to 40 of its 186 branches in Israel. The Big Vegan is produced by Osem-Nestle subsidiary Tivoll. McDonald’s … Continue reading →

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Mobileye builds in Jerusalem

Posted on September 8, 2019

I reported previously (May 2017) on Mobileye’s plans for its massive global development center in Jerusalem.  The cornerstone for the new campus has just been laid by Israel’s PM, together with the Economy Minister, the Jerusalem Mayor and Mobileye’s president … Continue reading →

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Economy still strong

Posted on September 8, 2019

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Israel’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Rating (IDR) at ‘A+’ with a Stable Outlook. It cited strong external finances (with high financing flexibility), robust macroeconomic performance and solid institutional strength. S&P affirmed its AA- rating early in August. https://www.fitchratings.com/site/pr/10087558 … Continue reading →

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Success for algae treatment

Posted on September 8, 2019

I reported previously (19th Jan) on Israel’s BlueGreen Water Technologies and its environment friendly Lake Guard treatment for toxic algae.  Lake Guard was just used to treat Chippewa Lake in Ohio. Blue Green says it killed all the toxic algae … Continue reading →

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The value of feeling

Posted on September 8, 2019

NaNose inventor Professor Hossam Haick (see here) has co-founded Israeli startup Feelit. Its printable sensors monitor and alert if a material suffers (e.g.) structural integrity, warping, overheating, wear & tear and pressure buildup. Feelit has just won Calcalist & KPMG … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Israel chief is now a teacher

Posted on September 8, 2019

Avi Nathan retired as general manager of Microsoft Israel in 2007. Now he is teaching math at Kiryat Tivon middle school in Northern Israel, using his technical skills to benefit the next generation. After retiring from Microsoft, he took a … Continue reading →

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Electric buses on Jerusalem streets

Posted on September 8, 2019

Egged bus number 15 from the Central Bus Station to Talpiot is the first electric bus to run in Jerusalem. Part of a government initiative to reduce air pollution in Israel’s capital, they feature zero pollution, quiet operation, and five … Continue reading →

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Using AI to remove landmines

Posted on September 8, 2019

Landmine clearance cost $770 million globally in 2017, yet mines killed some 2,800 people with thousands more injured. Now, Israeli startup 4M Analytics provides a “minefields location intelligence solution” that slashes costs and timescales. It has even detected mines in … Continue reading →

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