Monthly Archives: September 2020

AI research agreement with UAE

Posted on September 23, 2020

Israel’s Weizmann Institute has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates’ Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. The agreement would allow for exchange programs, conferences and seminars, and a new joint institute for AI. https://www.timesofisrael.com/weizmann-institute-inks-cooperation-deal-with-uae-university-on-ai-research/

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Innovator of the Year

Posted on September 23, 2020

Israel’s Kando has won the Innovator of the Year competition, held this year by data storage solutions company Seagate. Kando was ranked first with its smart use of data and algorithm that can be installed in sewage treatment systems to … Continue reading →

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Druze leader of elite Israeli IDF unit

Posted on September 23, 2020

Israel-Druze Arab Lt. Col. Ayoub Kyuff – currently a commander in the Golani Brigade – has been appointed as the new head of the IDF’s elite Shaldag unit. https://www.algemeiner.com/2020/09/16/elite-israeli-special-forces-unit-gets-first-druze-commander/

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Aid for Chad

Posted on September 23, 2020

Israeli NGO Israeli Flying Aid (IFA) and the AJC have donated PPE, tents, sprayers and more, to help Chad fight floods, Covid-19, malaria, and to absorb refugees fleeing Boko Haram. IFA also sent supplies and medical aid to Chad in … Continue reading →

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Water for Vanuatu

Posted on September 23, 2020

Israeli humanitarian aid NGO IsraAID has helped the South Pacific country of Vanuatu install water-filtration systems, taps and pipes in Latano, South Tongoa and Central Pentecost. The previous system broke down some 40 years ago and residents have been walking … Continue reading →

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Rescuing refugees on Lesbos

Posted on September 23, 2020

IsraAID has been providing medical, psychological and educational support to some 12,000 Syrian, Afghan and Iraqi refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos for the last five years. Even after devastation by arson and coronavirus outbreaks, IsraAID’s volunteers are staying … Continue reading →

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Madagascar forms Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus

Posted on September 23, 2020

The African island country of Madagascar has initiated the formation of an Israel Allies Caucus for the country parliament. The new caucus will be joining the Israel Allies Foundation’s (IAF) international network of 44 pro-Israel caucuses. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/madagascar-initiates-parliamentary-israel-allies-caucus-641323

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Inspiring women to be entrepreneurs

Posted on September 23, 2020

Inspira is a bi-weekly Israeli educational podcast that will be launched in November to promote female entrepreneurship and creativity. It aims to highlight the success of women in the tech world as well as other areas such as space, science, … Continue reading →

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Bridge over troubled water

Posted on September 23, 2020

This newsletter previously (here) featured the coronavirus sanitation bridging tunnel developed by Israel’s RD PACK. The video describes its key component – the disinfectant spray – comprised, amazingly, of electrolyzed water (no chemicals) developed at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPsHGKQaJTI

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New allies in the fight against viruses

Posted on September 23, 2020

Scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute have discovered that bacteria contain viperins – enzymes that produce antiviral molecules.  These substances are undergoing testing that may lead to the development of highly effective antiviral treatments against influenza and COVID-19. https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/life-sciences/bacteria-could-provide-us-next-antivirals https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2762-2

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