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Israeli passport hits record rank as citizenship inquiries rise
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Israel’s passport reached its strongest-ever position in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, ranking 18th with access to 166 destinations.
Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit ends with push for AI and sustainability
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The 5th Abu Dhabi Smart City Summit wrapped up in Abu Dhabi after two days focused on AI, infrastructure, sustainability and public-private collaboration.
Oil spill reaches Omani coast as Greenpeace urges faster tanker stabilization
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Oil from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi has reached Oman’s coast, heightening the environmental risk and complicating the response.
Israel backs NIS 6 million push for ocean-based energy tech
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Israel’s Innovation Authority and Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launched a NIS 6 million call for proposals on July 20, 2026, to speed development of Blue-Tech Energy research and commercialization.
The Look Company expands branded environments into public spaces
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The Look Company is moving its stadium and retail branding model into airports, campuses, healthcare settings and other public spaces.
Israel launches first AI healthcare regulatory sandbox
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Israel’s Innovation Authority and Ministry of Health have picked three healthtech companies for the country’s first regulatory sandbox for AI in healthcare.
Greenpeace MENA warns over new plastics plant in Morocco
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Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa is urging Morocco to rethink expansion in single-use plastic after the opening of a new industrial packaging facility in Sidi Bou Othman on July 10, 2026. The group says any growth in the sector should be…
Greenpeace MENA warns Morocco on new plastic packaging plant
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Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa is urging Morocco to weigh the health, environmental and community costs of a new plastic packaging facility in Sidi Bou Othmane.
Greenpeace brings climate documentary 'Under the Sun' to Beirut
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Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa premiered the documentary Under the Sun in Beirut on July 3, using stories from Lebanon and across the Global South to frame climate change as a justice issue.
Greenpeace MENA premieres climate documentary in Beirut
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Greenpeace MENA screened Under the Sun in Beirut on July 3, bringing together more than 60 attendees for a discussion of climate justice, resilience and storytelling.
Amazon anti-environmental crime operation spans five countries
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Law enforcement agencies from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru have wrapped up Operation Green Shield 2026 in the Amazon Basin, one of the largest coordinated international actions against environmental crime.
MerageNext opens as early-stage funding tightens in Israel
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Registration is now open for MerageNext, a California-linked startup program offering grants, mentoring, and Microsoft for Startups support as Israeli early-stage founders face tougher fundraising conditions.
Shuangfeng pitches hot-climate truck radiators at Automechanika Shanghai
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Qingdao Shuangfeng Heat Exchanger Co., Ltd. used Automechanika Shanghai to showcase heavy-duty truck radiators built for high-temperature markets and mixed fleets.
Environmental test equipment market seen topping $5.64 billion by 2030
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The global environmental test equipment market is projected to rise from $2.82 billion in 2025 to $5.64 billion by 2030, driven by automakers, EV makers and stricter product testing requirements.
Environmental allergy monitoring market seen reaching $1.36 billion by 2030
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The environmental allergy monitoring market is projected to grow from $0.83 billion in 2026 to $1.36 billion by 2030, driven by AI-powered prediction tools, IoT wearables and smart city monitoring networks.
Israel raises startup fund caps for early-stage deep tech
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The Israel Innovation Authority is increasing funding limits and expanding flexibility in its Startup Fund for pre-seed and seed deep-tech companies.
Military aerospace coatings market set for steady growth through 2030
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The military aerospace coatings market is projected to rise from $3.39 billion in 2025 to $4.51 billion in 2030, driven by defense spending, aircraft modernization and UAV production.
Keg handling automation market to reach $1.86 billion by 2030
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The keg handling automation market is expanding as beverage makers look to cut labor, improve hygiene and speed up production.
Cooling fabrics market seen reaching $3.92 billion by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence projects the cooling fabrics market will rise from $2.77 billion in 2026 to $3.92 billion by 2031, driven by demand for moisture-wicking apparel, sportswear and heat-managing protective clothing.
Oilfield chemicals market seen reaching $32.96B by 2030
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The global oilfield chemicals and surfactants market is projected to grow from $25.71 billion in 2026 to $32.96 billion by 2030, driven by exploration, enhanced oil recovery and offshore drilling.
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