Export to Arab countries slows down
Industry & Trade
11.12.06
Export to Arab countries slows down
The increase in exports to Egypt and Jordan were responsible for most of the export growth this year. Israel has qualified industrial zone (QIZ) treaties with both countries
NIS 160m. to be raised to help new Arab businesses
Industry & Trade
11.12.06
NIS 160m. to be raised to help new Arab businesses
Israel will set up a NIS 160 million private equity fund to help develop the businesses of the country's Arab community over the next decade
Israel’s pharmaceutical exports up 50% during January-September
Industry & Trade
11.12.06
Israel’s pharmaceutical exports up 50% during January-September
The increase in demand for Israeli pharmaceuticals can be attributed to longer life spans in western societies, the maturing of investment in R&D and high standards of production
Dollar exchange rate falls below NIS 4.20
Industry & Trade
11.12.06
Dollar exchange rate falls below NIS 4.20
The representative shekel-dollar exchange rate fell last week to below NIS 4.20 and was traded at NIS 4.194 in early trading on Thursday, a level not seen for five years
BioPetroClean: First Commercial Installation For Israeli Pipeline Company
Industry & Trade
11.12.06
BioPetroClean: First Commercial Installation For Israeli Pipeline Company
EAPC is the first commercial company to adopt BioPetroClean’s Bioremediation technology
El Al quarterly profit falls
Air Transport
04.12.06
El Al quarterly profit falls
El Al’s revenue in the quarter fell 8% from the corresponding quarter to $447 million which it attributes to a 31% drop in incoming tourism during the quarter
Zim posted lower profit in Q3
Sea Transport
04.12.06
Zim posted lower profit in Q3
Zim posted a 5% increase in revenue to $778 million compared to $736 millions in the corresponding quarter. Net profit was $28 million compared to $62 million in the corresponding quarter - a drastic fall of 55%
Yang Ming will again provide direct calls to Israel
Sea Transport
04.12.06
Yang Ming will again provide direct calls to Israel
The company decided to provide more stable and reliable service quality to its Israeli customers and has added the port of Ashdod to its direct far east service
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