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Partnering Chicago Bulls

Posted on October 11, 2022

Israeli-founded global multi-asset fintech group Plus500 has announced a new major multi-year sponsorship agreement to become an official global partner of the Chicago Bulls of the NBA. Back in 2015, Plus500 had a successful 7-year partnership with Atletico Madrid (see … Continue reading →

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Tennis superstar’s love for Israel

Posted on October 11, 2022

Novak Djokovic won the Tel Aviv Open – the athlete’s first time back in Israel since 2008. He talked about the warm welcome has had in the Jewish State and wrote in a guest book at the airport terminal, “Shalom … Continue reading →

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Israeli at Life-saving World championships

Posted on October 11, 2022

Two Israeli athletes were chosen to represent Israel at the World Lifesaving Championships for the first time ever. The championships take place every two years – this year in Italy. Watch one of the athletes, Sarah Vanunu, discussing the historic … Continue reading →

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Israel Museum – Festivals of Tishrei tours

Posted on October 11, 2022

See this (chargeable) guided tour of the Israel Museum on Oct 11, one of the intermediate days of the festival of Sukkot (Tabernacles). Plus, other things to do in Israel in Oct. https://www.museumtours.co.il/event-details/festivals-of-tishrei-in-the-israel-museum-english-2022-10-11-10-00 https://www.imj.org.il/en/content/visitor-information https://www.touristisrael.com/things-to-do-in-israel-in-october/8223/

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Free trade with South Korea

Posted on October 11, 2022

A free trade agreement (FTA) between Israel and South Korea goes into effect on Dec 1st. The FTA was signed by Israeli and Korean officials in May (see here previously) and has now been ratified by both parliaments. Over 95% … Continue reading →

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Funding breakthrough healthcare solutions

Posted on October 11, 2022

Israel’s OurCrowd and the World Health Organization Foundation have launched a $200 million joint Global Health Equity Fund. It will focus on breakthrough technology solutions that can improve healthcare around the world. https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/emergency-assistance-health-equity-for-those-who-need-it-most/ https://info.ourcrowd.com/ghef/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgQN6emqZVI

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Investment in Israeli startups to 9/10/22

Posted on October 11, 2022

OX Security raised $34 million; CytoReason raised $20 million from Pfizer; Kahun raised $8 million; LayerX Security raised $7.5 million; Onyxia raised $5 million; Anina Culinary Art raised $3.3 million; SensePass raised $3 million;

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Exits, takeovers and mergers to 9/10/22

Posted on October 11, 2022

Israel’s Guesty acquired Europe’s YieldPlanet, Spain’s Kigo and Australia’s HiRUM

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A rival to Visa and Mastercard

Posted on October 11, 2022

Israel’s SensePass is using the hi-tech revolution to innovate the credit card business. Its payments network operates around any digital payment method or digital wallet. It services the unbanked and younger generation, while reducing costs for retailers. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/b1ifdxvgi

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UAE Ambassador opens Tel Aviv Stock Exchange session

Posted on October 11, 2022

The opening of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange by UAE’s Ambassador to Israel Mohamed Al Khaja was another sign of the close ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.  A rare positive article about Israel, from the BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-63045930

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