BREAKING NEWS

Cabinet to announce plan to strengthen J'lem economy

On Sunday, as part of the festivities to mark Jerusalem Day, the Cabinet is expected to pass the Merom plan, a two-pronged strategy to bolster Jerusalem's economy.
The Merom Plan outlines a NIS 145.5 million investment in Jerusalem's tourism industry as well as  NIS 71.4 million investment to strengthen Jerusalem's research, development and bio-tech industry. An additional NIS 70.5 million will be earmarked for other ventures to boost Jerusalem's economy, bringing the plan's grand total to nearly NIS 290 million.