Monthly Archives: February 2022

AI Week Online

Posted on February 13, 2022

The virtual conference AI Week Online (Feb 7 – 9) sponsored by the Cyber Research Center at Tel Aviv University, highlighted how Israeli Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is revolutionizing business strategy, government policy, operations and product development in every imaginable … Continue reading →

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Tech Behemoths

Posted on February 13, 2022

The TechBehemoths platform has given 2021 awards for excellence, hard work and positive feedback to 10 Israeli companies. Shooker, Webpals, Penguin Strategies, Booya Digital, Press on It, SRY Digital, Marketing Envy, SunHouse Marketing, Ranky, and Pixel/Point Press. A newsletter first … Continue reading →

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European grants for Technion scientists

Posted on February 13, 2022

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded more starting grants (see here previously) this time to 4 scientists from Israel’s Technion. Dr. Ayala Shiber, Dr. Shay Moran, Dr. Aviv Tamar, and Dr. Ron Rothblum received at least 1.5 million euros … Continue reading →

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Groundbreaking women scientists

Posted on February 13, 2022

3 Israeli women scientists have won Na’amat Prizes. Prof. Beena Kalisky of Bar-Ilan University won NIS 100,000 for her sensors to detect magnetic nanoparticles (even a single electron). Other winners were Prof. Shiri Artstein (Tel Aviv Uni) and Dr. Yonit … Continue reading →

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Music for Queens 70th jubilee

Posted on February 13, 2022

UK-born Israeli Loretta Kay-Feld was commissioned to create two pieces of music for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. She said that tears were shed in the Royal Family when they heard her compositions “70 Years a Queen” and “The Queen’s Soliloquy”. … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus aid to Sri Lanka

Posted on February 13, 2022

The Israeli Ambassador to Sri Lanka handed over aid including ventilators, personal protective equipment (PPEs) and pulse oximeters to Foreign Secretary Adm. Prof. Jayanath Colombage in Colombo. (See here and here for examples of previous Israeli aid to Sri Lanka.) … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 30 years of relations with India

Posted on February 13, 2022

Israel and India celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations with each country lighting up historic sites and their leaders making special video addresses. https://www.jns.org/israel-and-india-celebrate-30-years-of-diplomatic-relations/ https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/gehri-dosti-says-pm-bennett-as-israel-and-india-mark-30-years-of-diplomatic-ties/article38348739.ece https://www.mea.gov.in/Speeches-Statements.htm?dtl/34778/

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World number 2 for cleantech startups

Posted on February 13, 2022

Tel Aviv ranked second globally as a Cleantech ecosystem on the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) at the CleanTech Forum San Francisco. Tel Aviv came a close second after Silicon Valley and before key global hubs Stockholm, London, and Los … Continue reading →

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Arab Health conference features Israeli innovations

Posted on February 13, 2022

The annual Arab Health conference in Dubai featured 11 Israeli startups showcasing their healthcare innovations. It is the second time Israel has participated in the largest medical exhibition in the Middle East since the signing of the Abraham Accords in … Continue reading →

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Trade increases with Palestinian Authority

Posted on February 13, 2022

The Palestinian Authority (PA) announced exports to Israel increased 10% in Nov 2021 compared to the previous month. Imports from Israel also increased. Israel accounts for over 80% of the PA’s exports and provides over half of its imports. https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2022/01/palestinian-economic-activity-israel-increases

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