Category: Business

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Israel’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘A’, maintaining a Negative Outlook. The decision reflects ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges that could impact Israel’s financial stability. This comes after Fitch downgraded Israel’s rating last August. Despite global uncertainties, Israel’s economy remains resilient, supported by strong fiscal policies, a robust tech […]

The scandal around Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu known as “Qatargate” is heating up. Around a week ago, reports surfaced that Yonatan Urich, a senior advisor to the prime minister, and Eli Feldstein, his former military spokesman, had been detained in connection with an investigation first exposed by Israel’s Channel 12 News. The two were […]

New research from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) has uncovered how sleep transforms recently formed memories into lasting ones by monitoring rat brain activity during extended sleep periods after learning. Neuroscientists from the Csicsvari research group at ISTA have provided groundbreaking insights into why sleep is essential for learning and memory formation. […]

Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup March 22 – March 28, 2025 New Startups / VC FundingNavina Secures $55M Series C to Expand AI-Powered Clinical Intelligence in U.S. HealthcareNavina, an Israeli medtech startup that offers a clinical platform for primary care, has successfully closed a $55 million Series C funding round, bringing its total […]

Sympera AI, an Israeli startup specializing in Agentic AI for relationship banking, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round co-led by Nyca Partners and Viola Ventures. The company’s AI-driven platform enhances banking efficiency by analyzing data, prioritizing clients, and enabling relationship managers to focus on high-value opportunities. Agentic AI represents a significant evolution […]

Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have uncovered a rare, 1,200-year-old red-painted clay jug at Horvat ‘Anim in Yatir Forest. The jug, believed to have been used for liquid storage, features intricate camel decorations, shedding light on the economic and cultural significance of camels during the Abbasid period (9th–10th centuries CE). The discovery, made […]

ChatGPT is evolving beyond text-based conversations. On Tuesday, OpenAI introduced enhanced AI-powered image generation for its chatbot, enabling it to create detailed, complex, and highly specific visuals based on user instructions. However, reports indicate that ChatGPT’s new image generator is producing images of “sexy men” but not “sexy women.” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed this […]

A monumental 2,200-year-old pyramidal structure with an ancient way station beneath it is being excavated in the Judean Desert, north of Nahal Zohar. The discovery dates back to the era of the Ptolemaic and Seleucid rulers and is part of a joint excavation led by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and the Ministry of Heritage, […]

OpenAI and Meta Platforms (META.O) have separately engaged in discussions with Reliance Industries (RELI.NS) over potential partnerships to expand their artificial intelligence (AI) offerings in India, according to a report by The Information on Saturday. One key possibility under discussion is a collaboration between Reliance Jio and OpenAI to distribute ChatGPT in India, as cited […]

Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup March 16 – March 22, 2025 New Startups / VC FundingIsraeli Defense Tech Startup Kela Secures $39M in Funding to Revolutionize Military Tech IntegrationIsraeli defense technology startup Kela has successfully raised $39 million in total funding, strengthening its mission to modernize military systems with cutting-edge commercial technology. The […]