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OECD cuts Turkish economic growth forecast to lowest rate since 2020 amid Iran war, rising prices

The organization, which published its latest economic outlook under the title “Navigating Successive Shocks,” also lowered Turkey’s 2027 growth forecast to 3.6%.

Illustrative: Customers walk past a flag vendor as they shop at a bazaar in Istanbul on September 6, 2022.

OECD expects AI boom to help offset Middle East energy shock for now

 AL ZAYANI, NETANYAHU, Trump and bin Zayed participate in the signing of the Abraham Accords.

A good deal in bad neighborhoods: Why the Gulf’s best bet remains in Jerusalem - opinion

ON THE front line of the cyber war, Israel has become one of the world’s most targeted countries for cyberattacks, with state-backed hackers increasingly using AI to probe government networks, companies, and critical infrastructure.

Israel ranks third worldwide in AI commercialization as economy grows 3.2% ahead of Rosh Hashanah


Your Taxes: How to do business in Israel in 2024 - opinion

There is no tax in Israel on estates or inheritances, only on gifts to foreign residents.

Illustrative photo of Israeli money

Looking ahead to the local elections, and a much needed balance of power - opinion

The local authorities in Israel have proven themselves to be just about the only possible counterweight to the excessive powers of the central government - and are a much-needed balance of power.

 ELECTION POSTERS promote the mayoral candidacies of incumbent Ron Huldai and challenger Orna Barbivai on the streets of Tel Aviv, ahead of this week’s election.

Taub Center: Israel is burning up, and it’s not from rocket fire

A new study shows the number of Israelis dying as a result of exposure to high temperatures is rising, and "the issue is being pushed aside."

 Illustrative image of a blazing sun.

Giving Israel Sundays off: The pros and cons of a new workweek

There are serious pros and cons to consider when making the move to a Monday-Friday workweek. Here's a look at some of them.

 WHILE THE Israeli commitment to work may seem admirable, it comes at the risk of burnout.

OECD proposes profit rates for marketing income - opinion

Because there is apparently no size limit, these proposals, if adopted, could shake up Israeli and international routine trade and tax across the 143 countries signed up to the OECD/G20 alliance.

Calculating taxes

Israel had highest cost of living in OECD in 2022

In June of this year, Israel fell to fourth place behind Iceland, Ireland, and Switzerland.

 A CUSTOMER shops for groceries at a Rami Levy supermarket branch, in Jerusalem.

'Poverty, by America': Explaining poverty in Israel and the US - review

Each society goes about “manufacturing” poverty in its own way and high levels of poverty – whether in rich or less prosperous societies – are by no means inevitable.

 A HOLOCAUST survivor examines foodstuffs she received from a nonprofit aiding impoverished survivors, in Beit Shemesh.

Is Israel’s notorious cost of living really that high?

A slew of economic factors have landed the Jewish state in a fairly expensive position – but how does it compare to other countries?

 ‘In nearly every category, Israelis can buy a lot less with their incomes than the average person in the OECD’

Will faltering investment numbers threaten Israeli hi-tech’s growth and success?  

IIA Chairman: “It is a period of deep economic and social crisis, but also a period that presents opportunities if we can navigate wisely.”

 A HI-TECH center in Herzliya Pituah: You may picture Israel’s sunny beaches or marvel at its hi-tech successes, but the Palestinian narrative would prefer you think of the occupation.

Israel's climate performance doesn't match its sustainable innovations - opinion

Instead of a rap on the knuckles, let us hope that future reports on Israel’s environmental performance match up to the incredible record Israel has on sustainable innovations.

 AN ENDANGERED sea turtle makes its way toward the sea after hatching from a nest, at Palmahim Beach.