Atlanta could soon gain new flights to Saudi Arabia through one of Delta Air Lines Inc.’s announced partnerships with two airlines in the country.
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Visiting U.S., Israeli President Offers Condolences to Family of Late Home Depot Co-Founder Bernie Marcus
On a visit to the U.S. that included a White House summit with President Joe Biden, Israeli President Isaac Herzog sent a letter offering the country’s condolences to the wife of late Home Depot Inc. co-founder Bernie Marcus.
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Peachtree Corners Remains a Proving Ground in U.S. for Israeli Smart-City Tech
As Peachtree Corners representatives attend the world’s largest smart-cities conference in Barcelona, the Gwinnett municipality continues to notch pilot projects from Israeli companies looking to break into the U.S. market.
Posted inCulture
20 Years In, Alif Institute Continues to Educate Atlanta on Arab Culture
When families from around the Arab world gathered for a picnic at the Alif Institute nearly two decades ago, they couldn’t have known that their act of community would blossom […]
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With Gaza War Raging, Atlanta Think Tank Launches Courses on Understanding Israel
With conflict flaring in the Middle East, an Atlanta think tank founded by a former Emory University professor has launched a series of online courses to help learners of all faiths and persuasions better understand modern Israel.
Posted inCyprus
Ambassador: Amid Regional Conflicts, Cyprus Gains Relevance as U.S. Security Partner
Visiting Atlanta, Evangelos Savva says the Island in the eastern Mediterranean is a cultural crossroads with ties to the Middle East and beyond.
Posted inEgypt
An Immersive Journey to Ancient Egypt From Atlanta, Courtesy of French Innovators
For those who dream of seeing the Great Pyramid of Giza but can’t make it to Egypt, an immersive experience crafted by French companies offers a new way to experience […]
Posted inTechnology
Peachtree Corners Highlights Israeli Tech in Georgia
A July 11 networking event in Peachtree Corners highlighted nine Israeli firms developing and testing technology in Georgia, from newcomers proving the viability of smart-city devices to a decade-old brand […]
Posted inTrade
Casting a Vision: SBA Exporter of the Year Spectrum Restores Sight Around the World
A political asylee from Colombia, Felipe Arroyave found himself at 19 years old working at a contact lens factory in Gwinnett County, trying to improve his lot through education.
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Delta Partners With Middle Eastern Carrier Yet to Operate a Flight
Delta Air Lines Inc. on Tuesday signed a partnership arrangement with a Middle Eastern startup that has yet to operate a flight. Executives from the newly formed Saudi carrier Riyadh […]