Economy

GITEX Technology Week in Dubai is the third-largest tech event in the world and the only one to be held live in 2020.

The rating has been unchanged since 2008. Agency lauds the Israeli government's fiscal policy but criticized its inability to pass a state budget.

Bahrain’s industry minister says he sees an "immense opportunity to even develop [ties] further, not just in terms of business, in terms of culture, sport, exchange, tourism."

"However, the adverse impact on the economy, and particularly on the labor market, is expected to be prolonged," says Bank of Israel.

Vote on state budget slated to take place on Dec. 23. If the budget bill fails, snap elections could be called for early next year.

Malls selected in lottery to open are staffed by COVID patrols that make sure customers maintain social distancing, wear masks. Shoppers tells Israel Hayom that they are impressed by the way rules are being enforced, but not so much by the sales.

The Abraham Accords, the United Arab Emirates has opened its doors to Israeli investors, who can now avail themselves of a myriad of lucrative opportunities by setting up businesses in the emirates.

Review by the International Monetary Fund finds that the Israeli economy entered the COVID-19 pandemic from a position of strength, saying the government's rapid response to the crisis prevented it from dealing the economy a more serious blow.