Economy

Iran pushes for cultural, economic diplomacy with nations across central Asia - report

Iranian official Ali Asghar Tahmasebi reportedly emphasized the importance of developing Central Asia via "economic diplomacy."

Islamic Republic of Iran and the Middle East and Central Asia as seen on a vintage globe, November 14, 2024
A model of a B-2 bomber is visible on the Resolute desk as President Donald Trump speaks before signing executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on September 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.

While US sees Iran as 'destabilizing factor,' Trump using sanctions, not military force - official

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel's Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025, in New York City.

Pezeshkian the fall guy: Could Iran impeach its president? - analysis

 View of the National Insurance Institute offices in Jerusalem. January 23, 2017.

Average salary in Israel rises in first half of 2025, as gender pay gap widens, NII data reveals


Jensen Huang says Israel is 'our second home' as Nvidia confirms new campus plans

The campus will accommodate a higher number of employees than industry executives initially estimated - double the number of the company's employees in Israel today.

 The Nvidia logo is seen on a building (illustrative)

As Iran weakens, Saudi Arabia faces a historic strategic choice - opinion

As Iran heads towards total collapse, Riyadh must choose between shaping the aftermath or losing influence over what comes next.

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman arrives for meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, November 19, 2025.

Israel's economy showed wartime resilience, but recovery demands structural reform

After two years of war, Israel needs a bold, strategic plan for economic renewal that pivots from wartime expenditure to long-term, sustainable growth.

Israel is simultaneously one of the strongest financial economies in the world and one of the weakest developed economies in terms of physical infrastructure.

Rising Israeli exports approach pre-war peak, Economy Ministry predicts $160 billion

Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat announced the figures on the second day of the Foreign Trade Administration’s annual annexes conference.

View of the Haifa port in the Northern Israeli city of Haifa, November 17, 2024.

After two years of war, Israelis and Palestinians ask: What comes next?

After Trump’s Gaza ceasefire, a new governance plan takes shape. From Israel’s mourning to Gaza’s rebuilding and the PA leadership race, The Jerusalem Report explores what comes next.

What comes next for Israel and Gaza in the New Year?

Israel’s pension gap begins long before workers reach retirement - opinion

The roots of Israel’s pension crisis lie in education, employment, and income, not in retirement age.

 View of the National Insurance Institute offices in Jerusalem. January 23, 2017.

The future of AI and its impact on the global economy

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Shekel surge: Currency hits three-year peak as dollar weakens, stocks climb

The strengthening of the shekel was due to several factors including talks between Israel, the US and Qatar

Israeli shekel

The real cost of climate delay: Storm Byron is an economic warning for Israel - opinion

Storm Byron should be understood not only as a meteorological event, but as a strategic signal of the climate reality we now inhabit.

An Israeli flag flutters as a thunderstorm rages in the Golan Heights, northern Israel, December 6, 2025

Israel, Costa Rica sign FTA eliminating over 90% of tariffs, expanding bilateral trade

Israel and Costa Rica signed a Free Trade Area agreement on Monday, marking a significant milestone in economic cooperation between the two countries.

Truck and car on highway in front of stacks of shipping containers

Three years of ChatGPT: The tool that shook our lives – and where it’s heading

A special project with Walla: AI has taken over our lives – unstoppable convenience, vanishing jobs, and blurred lines between truth and virtual reality.

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