Business

Jewish, Muslim, Christian Jerusalem Old City vendors say reduced tourism is harming businesses

Vendors pointed to a shortage of flights, high airfares, and lingering fears abroad about security as the main reasons traffic into Israel has suffered.

The market in the Arab Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City. August 24, 2026.
Maya Natan Mozer, CEO and founder of Keshet.

Israel's new philanthropists are not writing checks, but managing capital - interview

Powerus-developed Guardian interceptor.

Cheap 'Guardian' interceptors developed by Florida start-up could turn tables on Iranian drones

Profile of Hissan Siita Sofo the president of the AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation at a signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding with the Sudanese community in Accra, Ghana, on April 15 2026.

Africa's trade vision meets reality as customs, regulations collide - explainer


The architect of clarity: How Nataliya Stefanac & EPO Group safeguard million dollar decisions

"Investing in your own mental clarity is the highest-ROI investment a leader can make."

Not just food: The initiative aiming to support small businesses from northern Israel

The veteran catering company is entering the private market for the first time with a premium Friday food market, featuring ready-made meals and collaborations with producers from the north.

Schultz Bakfar Ready-Made Food for Shabbat.

Data centers take center stage as Keystone Infra posts solid Q1 2026

As data centers become the backbone of the global economy, Israel's Keystone Infra is positioning itself as a key player in Israel's infrastructure sector

AI-generated image of the data center in IPM Campus

“Rabitabank” OJSC secures USD 7 Million funding from Enabling Qapital

The financing agreement will support SME development, expand access to financing, and strengthen sustainable business growth initiatives in Azerbaijan.

“Rabitabank secures $7M from Enabling Qapital to boost SME financing and economic growth in Azerbaijan.”

Optica Halperin reopens the branch damaged in the war and 3 others alongside it

The chain launches an expansion wave with four locations simultaneously: New branches in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Rishon Lezion, alongside the return to activity of the branch in Rehovot.

Optica Halperin

Company invests in hub to make New Jersey 'new Silicon Valley' for foreign start ups

SOSA and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority launched NJ BASE, a new innovation center aimed at bringing global technology companies into the state and accelerating foreign investment.

NJEDA and SOSA inagurated New Jersey's latest innovation center.

After years in Dizengoff Center: The legendary branch changes direction

The veteran branch of the Hamashbir chain will become a large-scale outlet store as part of the chain's adaptation to changes in the retail market.

Hamashbir branch in Dizengoff Center

Dror Bin to step down as CEO of Israel Innovation Authority after five-year term

Bin has led the IIA since 2021, during a period marked by global economic turbulence, the COVID‑19 pandemic, and the economic impact of the Israel-Hamas War. 

Israel Innovation CEO Dror Bin.

New drone‑mounted robot transforms high‑voltage maintenance in Israel

Replacing helicopters with robotics, the IEC’s new drone system promises safer crews, lower costs, and a smarter national grid.

 Airborne robotic system for installing and removing warning balls

Elon Musk vows to appeal after losing bid to hold OpenAI liable for straying from founding mission

The verdict simplifies the path for OpenAI to proceed with a possible initial public offering that could value the business at $1 trillion.

Elon Musk