Business & Innovation

Inside Druze TEC, the new empowerment center reshaping Israel’s tech workforce

Druze TEC studies are open to both men and women of the Druze community after they complete their IDF and National Service obligations.

DRUZE RESIDENTS hand out food to Israeli soldiers guarding a road near the Lebanon border, October 9, 2023.

Your Investments: The miserable rich and happy poor - opinion

MONEY EXPERT Dave Ramsey celebrates 25 years on the radio during a SiriusXM Town Hall at Sirius XM Nashville studios, in 2017.

Your Taxes: Avoiding a catch-22 - opinion

 Illustration of a sign leading to the Tax Authorities offices in Jerusalem.

Apartment prices in Kiryat Menachem jumped within three months. This is the reason

Light Rail in Jerusalem

Dollar slump, deep discounts fuel new boom in Israelis’ overseas online shopping

Volumes are climbing not only in sheer numbers but in size and value: Flat-pack furniture, garden equipment, home appliances, and large toys are replacing the traditional flow of small accessories.

Israel Post vice‑president for commerce , Eran Kristal.

Mekorot’s war effort: It is time to invest in accelerated development of Israel's water economy

Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot, reflects on the challenges and successes during wartime: “Water supply was not disrupted.”

Amit Lang, CEO of Mekorot

Employers on the front line: The labor market put to the test - opinion

Economic resilience in Israel’s business sector depends also on the ability of employers to act strategically and inclusively, connecting to the diverse communities around them.

 A man works in his office (illustrative)

Trump-linked American Bitcoin raises $220 million to boost Bitcoin mining, plot Nasdaq listing

The cash for the cryptocurrency venture backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump came from a sale in which the company issued about 11 million Class A shares.

Donald Trump Jr. (R) watches his father Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump leave the stage on the night of the Iowa Caucus

In central Carmel: 170 new apartments to replace 56 old ones

Savyonim Group and Yehuda Levy Group are set to replace two old buildings in central Carmel, Haifa, with 170 modern apartments as part of an ongoing urban renewal effort in the city.

Urban Renewal on Haviva Reik Street, Haifa

Navigating loss in the digital world: Instagram adds memorialization option for deceased users

This feature was introduced following a legislative initiative by Shas MK Erez Malul, who has worked to raise awareness of users' post-death rights and enable memorialization on social media.

Instagram app.

UK plans to ban public sector bodies from paying ransom to cyber criminals

UK officials said that the move was to protect public services from paying ransoms to cyber criminals.

 Cyber Attack. Illustration

Bank Hapoalim opens NIS 1.2 million scholarship fund

The fund, run by the bank’s Social Banking Division in partnership with the Education for Excellence association, aims to narrow social gaps and foster financial independence.

Bank Hapoalim.

It’s time for Israel to regulate stablecoins - opinion

Stablecoins have evolved from an experimental idea into a foundational tool for supporting economic resilience and growth, and Israel should grab this opportunity.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump holds the signed GENIUS Act at the White House last week. It creates the first formal legal framework for institutional use of stablecoins, the writer notes.

An amazing opportunity in Jerusalem: This summer, get NIS one million off a premium apartment

21 new buildings with a view of the Jerusalem Hills and easy access to the main roads. Geshem unveils its model apartment, provides up to NIS 1 million off, and invites the public to a festive event.

Arnona Hills project by Geshem