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At least the ones writing about Israeli hi-tech in the following Qatar website. Even most of the initial comments are positive. In fact, #1 could have been written by verygoodnewsisrael.

If you only have time for one video, it must be this one! 4.5 minutes highlighting Israel’s achievements in education, co-existence, democracy, health and overseas humanitarian work.

The aircraft manufacturer Airbus has joined forces with Israel Aircraft Industries to build a new airborne early warning and control aircraft. It is a derivative of Airbus' C-295 passenger and cargo plane.

Please watch this video of some of the exciting exhibits on display at Israel’s Cleantech conference in Jerusalem last month.

Israel’s football team may be a bit “leaky” at the back, but IMI’s Porcupine Quill anti-tank missiles let nothing pass. It works in all weathers, at night, prevents shrapnel and identifies the source of attack.

The "Nano IS Green” conference at Bar Ilan University this week, combined academic lectures with visits to state-of-the-art green nanotechnology facilities within Israel.

Bank Hapoalim’s Isracard customers will soon be able to place their mobile phone next to selected Point-of-Sale (PoS) device, to make payments in leading Israeli cafes and chemists.

The visually impaired can soon throw away their white sticks. Hebrew University researchers have patented a sonar device to guide its owner. It can even tell if someone is smiling.

Luckily this hasn’t happened to us yet, but the beta version of the rescue platform of Netanya-based SOSTravelers has already helped many stranded air passengers.

A Hebrew University invention can tell if someone is under stress. It can be used for identifying suspects or in medical situations to help monitor patients in hospital.