Bill Gates arrives in Israel, for the first time, this week

Bill Gates, Microsoft founder and Chairman, will arrive in Israel, for the first time, tomorrow evening for a one-day visit. Gates visit to Israel is part of his annual European tour, presenting his vision for "the new world of work"
24.10.05 / 00:00
Bill Gates arrives in Israel, for the first time, this week
24.10.05
Bill Gates arrives in Israel, for the first time, this week
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Bill Gates, Microsoft founder and Chairman, will arrive in Israel, for the first time, tomorrow evening for a one-day visit. Gates visit to Israel is part of his annual European tour, presenting his vision for "the new world of work".
 
During his short visit, Gates is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and with acting Finance Minister Ehud Olmert. He will also address a gathering of approximately 2,500 local businessmen on "the new world of work" idea.
 
In a press release issued by Microsoft Israel the company noted that Gates will give the keynote address at a full-morning seminar on the future generation of software to be used in ensuring the efficiency of information-related work. Gates will present his vision on the subject.
 
He is also scheduled to conduct a workshop with Israeli teenagers, who have excelled in information technology. The teenagers will present their ideas to Gates and questions to him about present and future trends in software technology.
 
Gates is, according to Forbes magazine, the world's richest man with a net worth of $46.5 billions. According to the Forbes magazine Gates is also the world's greatest philanthropists.

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