I arrived in Israel on June 6 scheduled to return on June 14. After Israel attacked Iran, all flights in and out of Israel were canceled with flights en route asked to return to their origin.
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Israel’s Consul General Praised for Grit, Grace in Face of Unprecedented Challenges
Over six years in Atlanta, supporters say Israeli Consul General Anat Sultan-Dadon has exhibited a rare blend of down-to-earth charm and hard-nosed truth-telling.
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Technion President: How Israel Is Removing Walls Between Academia and Business
Israel’s oldest university is playing an integral role in tearing down walls between academia and business, helping the so-called “Startup Nation” better compete in future-facing industries at a time of […]
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Delta Launching New Routes to North and West Africa Later This Year
Delta Air Lines Inc. is launching two new Africa routes from Atlanta later this year, strengthening its presence on the continent as a variety of African nations continue to show deeper interest in Georgia.
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Event Recap: Pakistan’s Ambassador on Political Turmoil, Demographic Shifts and Persistent Stereotypes
Ambassador Briefing: Pakistan — Reaching for Reform Jan. 31, 2025Miller & Martin PLLC During a stop in Atlanta for a conference of the Association of Pakistani Physicians in North America […]
Posted inTrade
Georgia Sets Export Record With Trade Tumult on the Horizon
Georgia set a fourth-straight annual record for exports, eclipsing the $50 billion mark for the first time, and grew its imports substantively in 2024 as the trade landscape veered toward a period of uncertainty.
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Etihad Upgrading Atlanta Flight to Daily After Seeing Strong Demand
Even before taking off to the world’s busiest airport in Atlanta, Etihad Airways has decided to upgrade its flight to a daily route.
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Georgia State Students Work With African Counterparts to Solve Real-World Business Problems
After a two-year partnership, students from Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business and their counterparts at African universities recently “wowed” symposium attendees with their final projects, which included surprising solutions to real-world international business problems.
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Peachtree Corners Launches Crosswalk Pilot With Israeli Firm
An Israeli firm is piloting a new intelligent crosswalk technology in Peacthree Corners with an eye toward improving pedestrian safety.
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As Ceasefire Holds, Delta Announces Return of Tel Aviv Flights — but Not Yet From Atlanta
After a 12-year hiatus, Delta Air Lines Inc. restarted nonstop flights from Atlanta to Tel Aviv in 2023, only to have to back out of Israel altogether after the outbreak […]