Business Efficiency

Ashdod Port reports higher revenue in first half of 2026 despite competitive pressure

Revenue reached NIS 657 million in the first half, up 11% year-over-year, while container and bulk cargo volumes also increased

Ashdod Port
Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals

Three Israelis were arrested for possession of narcotics and psychotropic substances for sale, drug use, and possession of untaxed electronic cigarettes after Thai police conducted a raid on a “drug party” in Koh Phangan, Thailand on January 6, 2026.

Thai police arrest two Israeli citizens on suspicion of business and real estate crimes

A handout image taken by the Artemis II crew captures craters dotting the surface of the Moon, revealing its rugged, ancient surface, photographed by the NASA Artemis II crew from the Orion spacecraft during the lunar flyby mission, April 6, 2026.

From Caesarea to the Moon: Inside Israel’s bid to revolutionize space launches


Survey reveals most investigators see smartphones as a key provider of evidence - study

Organizations rely on digital tools for internal investigations, with 97% using smartphones. This reflects a strong belief in digital evidence, as 95% agree it enhances case-solving prospects.

Smartphone.

Tech Talk: Do startup competitions matter for founders? New research says yes, if done correctly

A new Tel Aviv University analysis examines whether startup competitions improve survival, access to funding, and growth, or reward teams already positioned to win.

Dr. Eyal Benjamin, Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University.

Israeli chip equipment stocks outperform on Wall Street

Expectations are high due to increased demand and the upcoming financial reports could signal the continuation of the trend in stocks

In January, Israel’s Ministry of Defense signed a multi-year contract with Semiconductor Devices valued at approximately $115 million (NIS 380 million).

Israeli renewable energy stocks surge as Trump backs data centers

President Trump’s U-turn on green energy, as data centers for AI require huge amounts of electricity, has boosted Israeli stocks that were written off at the start of 2025

THE DIGITAL universe ignores geographic borders, but there are various kinds of physical infrastructure needed to facilitate data traveling. Pictured: Futuristic Data Center with Server Racks in Big Warehouse.

Move or Disappear: Why Organizations Must Change Chairs or Go Extinct

To truly understand organizational behavior and its responses to external stimuli, you must start by understanding the very people that constitute it

'MOVE OR DISAPPEAR’ is more than a  management guide; it’s a wake-up call for  leaders facing a volatile future, says the  writer

Recommendation: Every business should integrate AI – the sooner, the better

Many are still wary of using AI, but business owners should remember that artificial intelligence is here to stay

AI in the workplace

12th century Alfonso I coins found wrapped in cloth under bus station restored in university labs

The coins were wrapped in cloth inside a ceramic jar that someone had hidden.

 View at the Old Cathedral Seu Vella with Segre river in Lleida, Spain.

AI-powered chatbot by Nayax offers real-time business insights for amusement centers

Nayax and Tigapo introduce an AI-based chatbot providing tailored business insights for amusement venue operators.

 Tigapo

Commodities under pressure on likely Trump win in US presidential race

Geopolitical risks under Trump could disrupt global oil supplies

 THE LEVIATHAN gas field platform off the coast of Haifa.

Navigating cultural gaps is key for business development - opinion

As companies expand their reach into new markets, they encounter diverse cultural norms, and communication styles that can impact their operations and interactions with customers, and partners.