Israel's foreign exchange reserves climb to a record in September 2015
Industry & Trade Economy
11.10.15
Israel's foreign exchange reserves climb to a record in September 2015
The reserve stood at US$89,335 million, an increase of US$337 million from their level at the end of the previous month
Afek Oil and Gas: Major oil reserve found in Golan Heights, Israel to be energy self-sufficient
Industry & Trade Economy
11.10.15
Afek Oil and Gas: Major oil reserve found in Golan Heights, Israel to be energy self-sufficient
Exploratory drilling ended with three sites being tapped; Afek recently submitted a request to the government for authorization to drill an additional 10 wells
Facebook to beam Internet to Africa with Israeli AMOS-6 communications satellite
Industry & Trade Economy
11.10.15
Facebook to beam Internet to Africa with Israeli AMOS-6 communications satellite
The AMOS-6, a US$200 million, 5-ton satellite, built by Israel Aerospace Industries and operated by Israeli company Spacecom
President of India Pranab Mukherjee's visit to Israel will strengthen bilateral ties
Industry & Trade Trade
11.10.15
President of India Pranab Mukherjee's visit to Israel will strengthen bilateral ties
Israeli ambassador to India called the upcoming state visit to Israel a "landmark" in the nations' relations
Turkey was Israelis' top travel destination in August
Industry & Trade Economy
06.10.15
Turkey was Israelis' top travel destination in August
The number of Israelis visiting Turkey has doubled over the last year, with an increase of 101% in August
The Global Financial Centers Index: Tel Aviv one of 25 top global financial centers
Industry & Trade Economy
06.10.15
The Global Financial Centers Index: Tel Aviv one of 25 top global financial centers
Tel Aviv edges up two slots from 2014 and seven places up since index's 2007 debut in the index
Israel's tourism industry in 2015 has bounced back after a slump
Industry & Trade Economy
06.10.15
Israel's tourism industry in 2015 has bounced back after a slump
According to Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics, the industry is almost back to the high rate of tourism experienced during 2013
Israel’s Foreign Trade in Goods totals NIS 19 billion in August
Industry & Trade Trade
06.10.15
Israel’s Foreign Trade in Goods totals NIS 19 billion in August
The trade deficit in goods (excl. diamonds) with EU countries totaled NIS 16.3 billion for January-June
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