Abraham Accords: The first Israeli FinTech Company joins the UAE-Innovation programme (ADIO) – D/E

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office Innovation Programme (ADIO) is partnering with the breakthrough FinTech company Liquidity Group. The first Israeli company to join the AED2 billion (US$545 million) programme. ADIO established an office in Tel Aviv in 2021 to support innovative Israeli companies looking to establish and expand their operations in the UAE capital. The … Continue reading Abraham Accords: The first Israeli FinTech Company joins the UAE-Innovation programme (ADIO) – D/E →

Abraham Accords: OurCrowd (Israel) expands Abu Dhabi and launches global AI hub – D/E

"OurCrowd, Israel’s most active venture firm, is to significantly expand its Abu Dhabi operations with a new venture capital (VC) office and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tech hub enabled by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO)", explains founder and CEO of OurCrowd Jon Medved. The press release further states: "The two new initiatives, which were announced … Continue reading Abraham Accords: OurCrowd (Israel) expands Abu Dhabi and launches global AI hub – D/E →

Abraham Accords: Opening Abu Dhabi Finance Week (D/E)

Building on ADGM’s success of its flagship initiative Fintech Abu Dhabi since 2017, which attracted 18,500 participants, 200+ speakers, 100+ startups and 75+ ecosystem partners. Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is an award winning international financial centre located in Al Maryah Island. Abu Dhabi Finance Week is a week-long engagement addressing a spectrum of economic … Continue reading Abraham Accords: Opening Abu Dhabi Finance Week (D/E) →

Abraham Accords: H2Pro (Israel) starts Green Hydrogen Project in Morocco (D/E)

Another success of the Abraham Accords shows that the spirit of the Abraham Accords goes seamlessly hand in hand with sustainability. The Players The Moroccan renewable energy developer Gaia Energy signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Israeli Startup H2Pro, which produces green hydrogen energy from water, during the UN COP27 climate conference in … Continue reading Abraham Accords: H2Pro (Israel) starts Green Hydrogen Project in Morocco (D/E) →

Sustainability&Abraham Accords: Israel, Jordan and UAE sign MoU (D/E)

As part of the COP27 Israel, Jordan and UAE signs a Memory of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate within the frame of sustainability: Engeryproduction based on solar energy systems and desalination of seawater to meet the urgent needs of Jordan and UAE for freshwater. The agreement was signed by Mariam Al Mheiri, Minister of Climate Change … Continue reading Sustainability&Abraham Accords: Israel, Jordan and UAE sign MoU (D/E) →

Abraham Accords: Israel for first time at Bahrain International AirShow (D/E)

One can understand the participation of Israel at the Bahrain International AirShow as an additional positive result of the Abraham Accords, once brokered by former US-President Donald Trump and former and new Israeli Primeminister Benyamin Netanyahu. Over 180 companies from about 30 states participated at the Bahrain International AirShow (BIAS). At the exhibition hall, Lockheed … Continue reading Abraham Accords: Israel for first time at Bahrain International AirShow (D/E) →

Abraham Accords: Crypto Abu Dhabi

Within the Abu Dhabi Finance Week the 2022 edition of Crypto Abu Dhabi will take place. The Crypto Abu Dhabi will explore the next era of Digital Assets as the technologies experience the growing pains involved with shaping true innovation. Readers of 'VonNaftali' know about the ongoing debate about the digitalization of gold. The agenda … Continue reading Abraham Accords: Crypto Abu Dhabi →

Abraham Accords: International University of Rabat and Israel Aerospace Industries Sign MoU (D/E)

The International University of Rabat (UIR) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed, Monday in Tel Aviv, a memorandum of understanding in the field of scientific research and innovation. This can be considered as the fundament of a formal co-operation soon to come. Another success story of the Abraham Accords. The press release says: "The agreement, … Continue reading Abraham Accords: International University of Rabat and Israel Aerospace Industries Sign MoU (D/E) →

Abraham Accords: German industrial companies explore investment opportunities in UAE (D/E)

"Some of Germany’s leading industrial companies participated in a roundtable event on Wednesday hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2022. During the roundtable, Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, delivered a presentation on the UAE’s … Continue reading Abraham Accords: German industrial companies explore investment opportunities in UAE (D/E) →

Abraham Accords: Meeting Bahrain – Israel in Tel Aviv (D/E) – Update

Israeli President Isaac Herzog received Minister of Industry and Commerce Zayed R. Alzayani, as part of the visit of the Bahraini economic delegation to Israel. In August Israeli start-ups headed to Bahrain, as on VonNaftali reported. In general Bahrain seeks to widen its scope of cooperation as or example with New Zealand. The Israeli President … Continue reading Abraham Accords: Meeting Bahrain – Israel in Tel Aviv (D/E) – Update →

Silicon Wadi meets Silicon Valley: META and Hebrew University ink Research Partnership (D/E)

Today, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU)’s School of Engineering and Computer Science and Yissum, HU’s technology transfer company announced a new research partnership with Meta AI. Professor Sara Cohen, Dean of the Rachel and Selim Benin School of Computer Science and Engineering at the Hebrew University: “This partnership offers our students a unique opportunity … Continue reading Silicon Wadi meets Silicon Valley: META and Hebrew University ink Research Partnership (D/E) →

Bahrain&Abraham Accords: ‘Tamkeen’ launches Young Entrepreneur Programme

Bahrain too seeks to step into entrepreneuship which for sure was made more resilient by the frame of the Abraham Accords. In a press release the Tamkeen Fund calls for applications which will support start-ups within over three steps. Established in the year 2006 Tamkeen invested about 1 Billion BHD and leveraged about 700 Million … Continue reading Bahrain&Abraham Accords: ‘Tamkeen’ launches Young Entrepreneur Programme →

Abraham Accords: Morocco Strongly Committed to Reduce Carbon Footprint (D/E)

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Morocco as member of the Abraham Accords after making remarkable progress in establishing economic and diplomatic relationship with the State of Israel, seeks now to comply ecological demands. In a recent press declaration the Kingdom of Morocco committed itself to reduce it's carbon footprint. Without any doubt, Israel can supply technologies to meet these ends … Continue reading Abraham Accords: Morocco Strongly Committed to Reduce Carbon Footprint (D/E) →

Abraham Accords: MoU between ‘Start-up Nation Central’ (Israel) and ‘Abu Dhabi Global Market’ (UAE) – (D/E)

In recent days 'Start-up Nation Central' Israel) and 'Abu Dhabi Global Market' (UAE) signed a 'Memorandum of Understandig' (MoU) to establish a co-operation. Another positive result of the 'Abraham Accords', once brokered by former US-President Donald Trump. As 'VonNaftali' reported, the 'Abu Dhabi Global Market', signed most recently letters of co-operations with Israeli companies and … Continue reading Abraham Accords: MoU between ‘Start-up Nation Central’ (Israel) and ‘Abu Dhabi Global Market’ (UAE) – (D/E) →

Abraham States: Morocco Gas Pipeline to Strengthen Europe’s Energy Independence (D/E)

The 'Abraham Accords' memberstate Morocco co-operates with Nigeria to build a natural gas pipeline to make EU one step more independent from Russian natural gas. In the press release by the Moroccian state owned new agency 'MAP' it is said: "Launched in 2016 in Abuja, Nigeria, under the presidency of HM King Mohammed VI, and … Continue reading Abraham States: Morocco Gas Pipeline to Strengthen Europe’s Energy Independence (D/E) →

Abraham Accords: Dubai International Financial Center growths 22% (D/E)

The 'Abraham Accords' stands out once again and gives a hope for bright future. The 'Dubai International Financial Center' presents an excellent quarterly report for Q1/22, against the background of generally good general conditions that allow a very positive outlook. Amongst its 4,031 entities, DIFC is currently home to 17 of the world's top 20 … Continue reading Abraham Accords: Dubai International Financial Center growths 22% (D/E) →

Abraham Accords: Abu Dhabi’s largest business delegation in Tel Aviv

The 'Abraham Accords', which came into force around 2 years ago on the initiative of then US President Donald Trump, who also had the US Embassy relocated to Jerusalem, are once again showing the fruits of their success. The day delegations from the UAE met in Tel Aviv. The meeting was organized by the Tel … Continue reading Abraham Accords: Abu Dhabi’s largest business delegation in Tel Aviv →

Voices on 2 Years of Abraham Accord

On the 13th of August 2020 former US President Donald Trump announced the 'Abraham Accords' (AA). An agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates to fully normalize relations. On the 15th of September 2020 the leaders of the UAE and Israel formally signed the historic accords at the White House. As the spirit of Abraham … Continue reading Voices on 2 Years of Abraham Accord →

Abraham Accords: Dubai Chamber establishes ‘Dubai Digital Assets Business Group’ (D/E)

In the course of the 'Abraham Accords', the UAE economy is opening up more and more and is institutionally repositioning itself for digital disruption. The 'Dubai Digital Assets Business Group' was set up within the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. Start-ups in particular should receive support. The press release informs: "Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one … Continue reading Abraham Accords: Dubai Chamber establishes ‘Dubai Digital Assets Business Group’ (D/E) →

Abraham Accords: Israeli Start-ups heading to Bahrain? (D/E)

(c) Start-up Nation Central. Meeting in Bahrain

According to some newsdrops and rumours the leading NGO for Start-ups in Israel - 'Start-up Nation Central' - is looking to pave the way for Israeli start-ups to Bahrain. Bahrain also joined the 'Abraham Accords', once brokered by former US-president Donald Trump. On LinkedIn 'Start-up Nation Central' posted: "We held a great meetup today introducing … Continue reading Abraham Accords: Israeli Start-ups heading to Bahrain? (D/E) →