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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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    Israel and US to forge $200m tech hub for AI and quantum science

    Israel and the United States are set to establish a joint science and technology center focused on artificial intelligence and quantum science, with a total investment of $200 million.

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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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    Hapag-Lloyd signs merger agreement with ZIM

    Today, Hapag-Lloyd signed an agreement with ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., the world’s 10th largest container shipping line, under which Hapag-Lloyd will acquire 100% of ZIM’s shares for a consideration of USD 35.00...

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    Elbit teams with Thyssenkrup on submarine parts

    As part of the collaboration, Elbit is inaugurating a production line for underwater GRP (glass-reinforced polyester) components for submarines.

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    Astera Labs opens Israel R&D hub to tap into local talent, develop AI connectivity tech

    US-based semiconductor company Astera Labs on Monday announced the opening a new R&D hub in Israel to develop and ramp up high-performance connectivity technologies that meet the fast-evolving challenges of artificial intelligence-based...

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    Volkswagen in talks over making air defence components at Osnabrueck plant, FT says

    March 24 (Reuters) - Volkswagen is in talks ​with Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems ‌over a deal that would shift production at the carmaker's Osnabrueck plant from cars to missile ​defence, the Financial Times reported,...

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