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FC Barcelona to Sign Sponsorship Deal with UAE Developer Ohana
FC Barcelona is set to sign a 25-year sponsorship agreement with UAE-based luxury real estate developer Ohana. The deal will yield $10 million per season during the first three years, with the brand appearing on the team's shirts.

Amidar Signs New Collective Agreement for 400 Public Housing Workers
Amidar, the Maof union, and the workers' committee signed a collective agreement. The deal includes retroactive compensation for 2019–2025, a 1,000 NIS signing bonus, and a shorter workweek.

Court Orders Ethiopian Airlines to Pay NIS 11,500 to Israeli Couple
A Tel Aviv court ordered Ethiopian Airlines to compensate an Israeli couple who discovered during check-in that their flight to Vietnam included a layover in Bangladesh, a country closed to Israelis.

Richard Deitch is Significantly Wealthier Than Udi Recanati: A Capital Comparison
The gap between the American who became the main owner of Maccabi Tel Aviv and the Israeli businessman is vast, despite the financial backing from the Recanati family. How will this affect the club?

Sami Katsav invests an additional 40 million euros in Greece’s defense industry
The SK Group, owned by the Israeli businessman, is increasing its investment in the Greek company ELVO to over 60 million euros. The company plans to transform its Thessaloniki plant into a hub for defense system development, following the 3 billion euro "Achilles Shield" deal between Israel and Greece.

Maof Group acquires half of Sharan Medical shares and enters the community medical solutions market
Maof Group is entering the field of community medicine, one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world, which serves as a solution to the problem of overcrowding in emergency rooms and hospitalization wards. A few years ago, Bank Leumi acquired 20% of Maof's shares.

Thousands of jobs at stake: The Rotem Amfert plant dilemma
Thousands of families dependent on the Rotem Amfert plant fear layoffs due to delays in approving the use of Pond 4. Lobby 99 accuses the company's management of exploiting workers' anxiety to secure environmental concessions, while experts warn of pollution risks and the broader environmental costs of mining.

"The sword over the workers' necks" and the depleting resource: The trap of the polluting plant in the Negev
Following the legal battle over the phosphogypsum ponds of Rotem Amfert, thousands of workers in the Negev fear that they will return from the holidays to find there is nowhere to work. Environmental organizations accuse the plant's management of cynically using the workers as a human shield to obtain pollution permits.

More than 100,000 shekels per month: The wage gaps between doctors are exposed
The Ministry of Finance's wage report reveals dramatic gaps between doctors: about 104.7 thousand shekels per month in the top decile, compared to about 17.3 thousand in the bottom decile. About a quarter of medical specialists are approaching retirement age.

Exploding condom: The Standards Institution's video
How did a condom durability test become an addictive ASMR trend? A glimpse into the laboratories of the Standards Institution of Israel, where the most sensitive consumer products are tested.

86 Tons: The Netherlands Transfers Gold Reserves from US and Canada to London
The Dutch Central Bank has completed the transfer of 86 tons of gold from the US and Canada to London amid rising geopolitical instability. The move aims to improve asset liquidity and strengthen the country's economic resilience.

The Transformation of the Tel Aviv Port: New Life for Reading Tanks
The three old Reading fuel tanks will be preserved and converted into a public complex that will combine culture, creativity, leisure, and sports. The plan includes the development of open spaces and the restoration of the Yarkon River banks, with the goal of connecting the sea, the Yarkon, and the city.

Insurance company stalled, judge loses patience: ruling on compensation
Ayalon was ordered to pay special interest and legal expenses after failing to transfer 20,000 shekels to the plaintiff that it had already acknowledged. Despite its own expert confirming a 10% psychiatric disability following an accident, the company withheld payment. The result: an additional 12,500 shekels in interest.

Hot in the freezer: Supermarket employee fired after broadcasting sexual content
An employee of the Australian supermarket chain Coles, who maintains a parallel career as an adult model, broadcast a sexual act from the frozen food section during her shift. The company terminated her employment after the video went viral.

Returning to the office: Can the employer really cancel work from home?
A persistent refusal to return to the office without agreement may lead to dismissal. However, there is a significant difference between an employee who was initially hired for remote work or whose employment contract explicitly enshrines it.

Good for the economy: defense exports on the way to becoming a central source of funding
The deal with Greece may be the first step in a plan to increase Israeli defense exports. Company revenues, foreign currency inflow, and reducing the burden on the state budget are three reasons for optimism.

4-year-old girl with disability certificate sent to stairs with family: El Al to pay compensation
A family arrived at Ben Gurion Airport with four children, a stroller, and luggage, claiming they were forced to descend a long staircase to reach their plane. Judge Nurit Taviv-Mizrachi upheld the parents' account, ruling that their requests for assistance were ignored. El Al, having failed to provide staff testimony, must pay 5,000 shekels; the lawsuit against the Israel Airports Authority was...

Took a taxi for 10 euros and was charged 2,555: this is the court's decision
An Israeli tourist in France claimed that a taxi driver scammed her and charged her card 2,555 euros instead of ten. The court rejected her lawsuit against the credit card company CAL and determined that the company acted properly since the passenger entered a secret code. The judge ruled that the precautionary measures were reasonable and ordered the plaintiff to pay expenses.

Cities with the Highest Municipal Tax (Arnona): Updated Ranking
The update to the Arnona calculation per square meter corrects distortions that ignored gaps in measurement methods between different authorities. The revised ranking more accurately reflects the actual charge per resident and presents a completely different picture regarding the cost of municipal living.

Farmers warn: water supply disruption could lead to crop loss
The Israel Farmers Federation has urgently appealed to the Ministers of Finance, Agriculture, and Energy following disruptions in agricultural water supply. Hundreds of farms nearing harvest are at risk.

Not high-tech: Expert estimates - these will be the most in-demand professions in 5 years
The chief economist of OpenAI claims that artificial intelligence will not necessarily eliminate jobs, but may actually make caregiving professions more in-demand and valued than ever before.

A lifeline for Israeli agriculture: an emergency increase of up to 15% in water quotas for 2026 has been approved
Following a severe drought and a dramatic cut of about 90 million cubic meters in national water allocations, the Water Authority Council unanimously approved an emergency measure to supply additional fresh water to farmers. The Director of the Water Authority stated: "A delicate balance that provides oxygen and a safety net for farmers at this time."

3,600 housing units in the first stage: new city project in Gush Etzion advances
An additional 370 dunams have been declared state land, bringing the total area allocated for the city of Mishmar Yehuda to 3,750 dunams. Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that the move will provide a solution to the housing crisis for tens of thousands of young couples.

"I would like her to have a new bag and clothes - but it's either that or buying food at the supermarket"
15-year-old Michal works as a babysitter to buy herself shoes, while her mother is forced to forgo school equipment and clothes. Data from the Latet organization reveals: 63.2% of children in supported families lack basic school supplies, and two out of every five are forced to work due to the financial distress at home.

Wolt, Shein and Temu at the top: The spending of Israeli children in the summer of 2026
The MAX company published expenditure data for July-August. After the delivery company and shopping giants follow Roblox and Sony. Also: how much is spent in Tel Aviv compared to the North and South?

A surprise for employees: an addition of hundreds of shekels in the upcoming payslip
An extension order signed two weeks ago updates the value of a recuperation day for private sector employees from 418 to 481 shekels. The Histadrut clarifies to "Ha-Yom": an employer who has already paid the old rate will transfer the difference this month. Civil servants already received the update in June. The average addition per employee will be slightly more than 300 shekels gross.

No need to buy a new one: the easy way to turn a yellowed case into a transparent and shiny one
Has your expensive transparent smartphone case become yellow and gross? Instead of running to the store and wasting money on a new case, a quick home method will clean the cloudiness from the silicone and restore its original transparency in just half an hour.

"We are not connected to the military": Chinese chip manufacturer sues the Pentagon
China's CXMT is suing the US Department of Defense, demanding to be removed from the list of companies that the US believes are assisting the Chinese military. The company claims it produces chips for civilian and commercial use only. The significance of the US list: it could lead to restrictions and damage the company's reputation.

Greetings from the 80s: The iconic refrigerator brand lands in Israel
After years of absence from the local market, the home appliance giant, through Miniline, is bringing back the American brand with a new series of refrigerators adapted for the Israeli kitchen. The new series includes four-door models, zero-clearance models, and bottom-freezer models, with volumes of up to 812 liters.

Until the body allows: no pension — continuing to work even at age 75
About half of Israel's senior citizens live without a pension, and tens of thousands continue to work at an advanced age: the shuttle driver who returns to the road after two surgeries, the security guard who travels every evening from the north to the center, and the 75-year-old factory worker. "People don't work at these ages because they are bored. They work because they have no choice."

Egged's revolution: Chinese transport giants enter the Israeli market
The Egged Group and Auto Chen are establishing a joint venture with the Chinese transport giant CRRC. This move will bring next-generation transport to Israel's roads, ranging from electric minibuses to 26-meter-long mega-buses, alongside a full import and maintenance system. The deal is subject to approval by the Competition Authority.

Admitted in Congress: Bank executive shared confidential information with Epstein
Jes Staley admitted that he passed confidential JPMorgan information to Jeffrey Epstein, including data on transactions and the 2008 financial crisis. He even warned him that the bank had classified him as a "high-risk client." According to Staley, he was unaware of Epstein's criminal activity.

Insects, hair and sawdust: 10 ingredients you didn't know were hiding in your food
Insects that give sweets color and shine, collagen from skins and bones, and substances derived from plants and wood. Behind innocent names in ingredient lists sometimes hide particularly surprising sources, but before getting alarmed, it is important to know: bizarre does not necessarily mean dangerous.

Moving to a new apartment? The project that will tell you if the building is slated for demolition
AI researcher Ido Nitzan Hidkel was forced to move apartments in Tel Aviv twice in less than a year and a half due to hazards and construction work he was unaware of. Consequently, he launched a project that centralizes information scattered across municipal websites and official documents. Here is how you can check your intended address.

Stop throwing away frying oil! How many times can you really use it?
Reusing frying oil saves money, but improper handling can create toxins and harm your health. We explore how many times it is safe to use the same oil, the difference between frying schnitzel and chips, a simple trick to clean residue, and when it is mandatory to discard it.

The mistake we all make with the tablet: 4 things you must know about the dishwasher
Did you open the dishwasher and discover that the dishes are still dirty? Here are the mistakes we make in the kitchen - from the placement of the cleaning tablet to the biggest myth about rinsing plates.

"We made a mistake": American retail giant under fire for racist children's costume
The Target chain stopped selling the "Circus Clown" costume after social media users criticized it, claiming it resembles racist caricatures. Target stated: "We are deeply sorry. The costume is offensive and should not have been sold at all."

Millions for seconds: the huge sum Hapoel Be'er Sheva missed out on
The gap between participating in the Europa League and the Champions League stands at about ten million euros, even before bonuses for results. Even in the secondary competition, tough rivals may await them.

The insurance parents pay for: what you need to know
Vacations, weekends, and even at home: the insurance coverage you pay for annually is valid 24 hours a day. Attorney Sheri Dvir, an expert in tort law, notes that awareness of these rights can save families significant money.

On the way to doubling the population: the special move that will connect Ariel and Gush Dan
Energy Minister Eli Cohen and Mayor Yair Shtebon signed an agreement to connect the city to the central Gush Dan wastewater treatment system. The move is intended to remove an infrastructure barrier ahead of the construction of about 12,000 housing units and an increase in the population to more than 50,000 residents.