Israeli economy
Israel job vacancies hit highest rate since December of 2022, CBS says
The total number of job vacancies in Israel rose to 152,134 in December, compared with 150,953 in November
Jerusalem’s Young Professionals event brings together experts to discuss tech careers in AI age
New Israeli airline TUS IL recruiting pilots as commercial operations set to start in 2026
Economic recovery must be Israel’s priority for 2026 - opinion
Israel, UAE finalize historic free-trade agreement
This is the first such financial treaty between the Jewish state and an Arab one in the Middle East.
Is the government’s cost of living plan any good? - analysis
Prime Minister Bennett held a joint press conference to explain his plan to reduce the cost of living in Israel, with experts weighing in on the potential of the plan to address rising prices.
Israeli-owned IL MAKIAGE beauty company valued at $1.5b after fundraising round
IL MAKIAGE is a consumer-tech company which builds and scales digital-first brands to disrupt the offline-dominated beauty industry.
Israel’s blossoming financial sector
“The coronavirus really had a positive effect in our sector,” said Langermann, co-founder and co-CEO of Mor Langermann, one of the leading investment banking firms in Israel.
Hi-tech sector stronger than ever, but fears loom - Innovation Authority
Over the past five years, the number of new startups established annually in Israel fell from 1,400 in 2014 to 850 in 2019, and it is estimated that just 520 new start-ups were established in 2020.
PM Bennett, FM Liberman will bring new look for Israel's economy
Economists are also optimistic about Avigdor Liberman as potential finance minister. The Yisrael Beytenu leader has previously served as defense minister and foreign minister
Lack of financial assistance is 'death certificate' to tourism sector
In a meeting with the Finance Committee, Director General of Inbound Tourism Organizers said that the tourism industry will collapse if the coronavirus financial assistance program is not extended.
Tourism Ministry pilot program for travel groups sells out in minutes
The pilot program aims to bring 20 groups of vaccinated tourists to Israel in an attempt to kickstart the economy after the coronavirus pandemic.
Tourism Ministry reveals plan for vaccinated incoming tourists
Tourism from overseas dropped by 81% in 2020 – and although a third of Israeli hotels remain closed, hundreds of thousands of Israelis depend on visitors from abroad for their livelihood.
Israeli Economist signs agreement to finance investments with Morocco
The two ministries agreed to establish a joint economic team and outline future agreements.