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    New travel requirements for Israel

    As of January 2025 travelers to Israel must have a valid visa or ETA-IL approval before starting their journey.

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    Transforming the Role of the Arab Sector in Israel's Tech Industry

    The Arab community in Israel is taking bold steps to redefine its place in the tech industry, and Hasoub Labs is leading the charge with innovation and empowerment.

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    Israel and Germany among the world’s most innovative countries

    According to the Global Innovation Index 2025, Germany ranks 11th and Israel ranks 14th, with Israel also placing 1st in the Northern Africa and Western Asia region.

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    Israel Signs Historic $35B Gas Export Agreement with Egypt

    NewMed Energy and its Leviathan partners have signed Israel’s largest-ever export deal, agreeing to supply 130 billion cubic meters (BCM) of natural gas to Egypt by 2040.

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    Israel to Invest NIS 40 Million in National R&D Lab for Space Technology

    Israel is set to invest NIS 40 million (approximately $12 million) to establish a national research and development laboratory aimed at supporting startups developing space-bound technologies.

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    Major German–Israeli AI exit: NICE acquires Düsseldorf’s Cognigy for approx. $955M

    In a landmark cross-border deal, Israel’s NICE is acquiring the German conversational AI firm Cognigy, based in Düsseldorf, for approximately $955 million.

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    Israel emerges as a global hub for smart mobility innovation

    As detailed in the latest report by the Israel Vehicle Importers Association, Israel has emerged as a global leader in smart mobility innovation. With more than 724 active mobility startups, the country ranks fourth globally—behind...

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    Tel Aviv ranks No. 4 in global startup ecosystems, one spot higher than last year

    According to the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome, presented at VivaTech in Paris on June 12, Tel Aviv has risen to fourth place worldwide.

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    Mapping Israeli Quantum Computing: $650 Million Raised Amid Global Competition

    A new report by Earth & Beyond Ventures in collaboration with Deloitte Catalyst maps Israel’s growing quantum computing ecosystem.

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    Research as a Bridge: Lower Saxony Celebrates Partnership with Israel

    For more than six decades, Lower Saxony and Israel have been closely connected through scientific collaboration. In September, this unique partnership was celebrated at Herrenhausen Palace in Hanover – an occasion to honor...

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