Monthly Archives: February 2021

Vaccine delivery by drone

Posted on February 28, 2021

Israel’s Gadfin (reported here previously) is preparing its drones for delivery of COVID-19 vaccines by fitting them with a vaccine delivery-compliant compartment that can maintain minus 80° centigrade for up to three hours. Gadfin’s goal is an all-weather “railroad in … Continue reading →

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Dispensing full PPE uniforms

Posted on February 28, 2021

Israel’s Polytex dispenses clean uniforms and collects used ones in a fully automated, hands-free system. More than 3,000 Polytex machines have been installed in 20 countries. https://www.israel21c.org/look-no-hands-automated-ppe-dispensers-cut-down-on-germs/ https://polytex-technologies.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t2yAjoWKm8

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Dispensing sterile gloves

Posted on February 28, 2021

Israel’s IGIN Tech (part of AIDOR International) has launched a smart machine that automatically fits disposable sterile gloves onto your hands in less than 5 seconds with no waste. Designed by Israel’s Geomatrix, it is suitable for hospitals, food preparation … Continue reading →

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Center for Artificial Intelligence

Posted on February 28, 2021

Tel Aviv University has launched its new Multidisciplinary Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science (DS) to train the next generation of researchers and industrialists in the sophisticated and complex world of deep science. The center was launched during … Continue reading →

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Vaccinating all survivors

Posted on February 28, 2021

The Claims Conference is partnering United Hatzalah to ensure that all of Israel’s 11,000 homebound Holocaust survivors receive their Covid-19 vaccine. The Claims Conference is investing NIS 5 million in the project to pay for the transport of all survivors … Continue reading →

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Equatorial Guinea to move embassy to Jerusalem

Posted on February 28, 2021

President Teodoro Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea phoned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to say it is moving its embassy to Israel’s capital where it will join the USA and Guatemala. Kosovo and Malawi have also announced plans to open embassies … Continue reading →

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Global sustainable award in UAE

Posted on February 28, 2021

Swedish-Israeli wave energy developer Eco Wave Power (see here previously) won the public voting for the Global Innovation Award in the “Life Under Water” category at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Eco Wave Power generates clean electricity from ocean and sea … Continue reading →

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Pipeline to Egypt

Posted on February 28, 2021

Egyptian Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Tarek El Molla came to Jerusalem to sign an agreement to connect Israel’s Leviathan gas field to the Liquefied Natural Gas facilities in Egypt. He discussed joint energy projects with Israel’s Prime Minister and … Continue reading →

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Cyber training to protect India

Posted on February 28, 2021

Israel’s Cybint (reported here previously) has partnered IIT Jodhpur WhizHack Technologies to help Indian students earn an Advanced Certification in Cyber Defense. The new 480-hour, six-month course just launched will help India combat a huge increase in cyber-attacks during 2020. … Continue reading →

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Arab medics find love at corona testing site

Posted on February 28, 2021

Several months ago, Magen David Adom volunteers Walla Tamimi and Ahmad Qarut began working shifts together at the corona testing center in Jerusalem. Last week, Qarut proposed to Tamimi at the precise spot where the two met. Qarut thanked MDA … Continue reading →

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