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Israel to merge government tourism companies
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The government of Israel approved a reform to streamline the development of tourism infrastructure with a merger of two government tourism companies that it said will save millions of Shekels. The Old Acre and Nazareth Development Company will be folded into the Government Tourism Company (H
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Millions allocated in smart transportation for Southern Israel in 2026
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Transportation will invest millions of shekels in 2026 in smart transportation test centers in Ashdod and Be'er Sheva.
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Israel: Millions allocated to improve National Mental Health program
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The government approved the Health Minister's proposal to increase the sources of the government funded health basket to 541 million Shekels (USD 163 million). This follows a "comprehensive" move by Israel's Ministry of Health to upgrade the National Mental Health Program, which includes imp
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Israel switches from tariffs to supports to stimulate local fish farming
Updated : 5 months ago IST
In a move described as "historic," Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will provide support totalling approximately 65 million Shekels (USD 19.7 million) per year to fish farmers in Israel.
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Ministry of Tourism financing guided tours for Israeli tourism month
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Tourism will finance guided tours as part of Israeli Tourism Month, with an investment of 10 million Shekels (USD 2.9 million) to encourage domestic tourism and strengthen the general activity of tourism businesses throughout the country.
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Research, development spending in Israel's business sector hits 36 billion
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In 2023, total spending by Israeli businesses on internal R&D was 121.8 billion Shekels (USD 36 billion), and spending on external R&D (purchased by external parties) was 13.3 billion Shekels (USD 3.9 billion).
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USD 87 Million allocated for projects to reduce greenhouse emissions
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection announced a new plan worth approximately 300 million Shekels (USD 87 million) to promote projects for the conversion and efficiency of fuel consumption and efficiency in electricity consumption in the industrial sector and reduce greenhouse gas
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Six alleged Georgian crime gang members arrested for stealing 1.5 million
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Following a covert investigation carried out by the Central Unit of the Israel Police's Central District, six members of a reputed Georgian (the nation) criminal gang were arrested on suspicion of robbing over 100 elderly people across the country and withdrawing funds amounting to over one
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Millions allocated to stimulate businesses in Gaza region
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Tkuma Administration, which aids communities in the Gaza region, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the "Poalim for Tkuma" Fund of Bank Hapoalim, is investing approximately 12 million Shekels (USD 3.56 million) to strengthen tourism projects and small
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E-Cigarette liquid smuggling operation thwarted
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Ben Gurion Airport Customs officials arrested two suspects for importing e-cigarette liquid disguised as makeup remover while evading tax payments of 1.2 million Shekels (USD 360,000).
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Millions allocated for new database for AI development
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Israel's Innovation Authority, Ministry of Economy and Industry, and Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security published a new call for proposals in which grants totaling up to 44 million Shekels (USD 13 million) will be awarded for the development, opening, and accessibility of high-quality
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Israel: Salaries in April up 3.6 per cent Year to Year
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The average salary for a salaried position at constant prices (deducted by the monthly consumer price index) was 11,250 Shekels (USD 3,352), unchanged, compared to April 2024.
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