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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Apple acquires secretive Israeli AI startup Q.ai for $1.5 billion

    The little-known company, led by PrimeSense founder Aviad Maizels, has been working on whispered speech and advanced audio technologies for wearable devices.

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    NVIDIA partners with Israel to launch $32 million Space City Campus in Negev region

    In partnership with the global AI giant NVIDIA, the southern Israeli town of Mitzpe Ramon launched a new $32 million Space City campus on Thursday under the leadership of the Israeli company Creation-Space.