Most of Jerusalem's non-Jewish children live below the poverty line
Haaretz 20.05.2009


Israel Initiates Investment Program to Bolster Arab Businesses
Foreign Policy Blogs 26.07.2009


Israeli Govt to boost arab businesses
Haaretz 23/07/2009


One third of outstanding schools in Arab sector
Haaretz 24.08.2009


Trade between Israel, PA steadily rising
YNet 28.08.2009


 

 


CJAED's Director, Helmi Kittani Wins the New Israel Fund Human Rights Award
On Monday 30th November 2009, Director of the Center for Jewish-Arab Economic Development, Helmi Kittani was awarded the New Israel Fund Human Rights Award 2009 in recognition of his achievements in promoting human rights, civil rights and equality for the Arab citizens of Israel. The Award was presented at the New Israel Fund’s 3rd Human Rights Award Dinner that took place at the Radisson Portland Hotel in London and attracted over 270 guests.

Jasmine Portal empowering women in business
The Jasmine Portal www.jasmine.org.il is a tri-lingual interactive resource designed by women for women. The portal is a launching pad for women owned businesses to market themselves not only nationally, but also on the international stage.

New Joint Industrial Zone Underway for Megiddo, Umm al-Fahm and Ma'ale Iron
In February 2010 an agreement was signed between the local municipalities of Megiddo and Ma'ale Iron and the city of Umm al-Fahm for the establishment of a joint Jewish-Arab Industrial and Employment Zone.

Sulam Loan Fund Grants Loan to Jewish-Arab Cafe in Jaffa
In December 2009, with the help of CJAED's Sulam Loan Fund, Dina Lee opened the doors of an atmospheric and intimate Jewish-Arab cultural coffee shop at 34 Yehuda Ayamit Street in Jaffa.