Nir Barkat
IsraelpoliticianMaleb. 19604.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Nir Barkat is an Israeli politician and businessman who currently serves as Israel's Minister for Economy and Industry. Previously, he was the mayor of Jerusalem from 2008 to 2018, where he focused on urban development and technology initiatives. Barkat is known for his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for fostering economic growth, particularly through innovation and collaboration. He has been actively involved in promoting business ties between Israel and other countries, notably India, emphasizing the potential for collaboration in sectors such as technology, health, and agriculture. Recently, he led a large business delegation to India, highlighting the importance of expanding economic partnerships between the two nations.
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Nir Barkat is portrayed as a billionaire with questionable motives in political matters.
אנחנו לא נאבד את הצפוןIsrael· 2026-06-21
Barkat is a member of the opposition against Smotrich's dairy reform and has a strained relationship with him.
מאחורי הקלעים של המבוכה לנתניהוIsrael· 2026-02-24
Nir Barkat is involved in a legal dispute regarding media coverage.
לפנינו מערכת בחירות עדתית, דתית, אגרסיבית ואלימהIsrael· 2026-02-10
Nir Barkat is the Minister of Economy and has been involved in numerous international trips to promote economic cooperation.
עלויות טיסות השר ניר ברקת ב-2025 - כ-1.6 מיליון שקליםIsrael· 2026-01-30
Nir Barkat, the Minister of Economy, traveled abroad for 57 days in 2025.
ממשלה מעופפת: לאן טסו השרים ב-2025Israel· 2026-01-23
Nir Barkat stated that any country supporting Hamas is not welcome in Gaza.
پاکستان کی ’بورڈ آف پیس‘ میں شمولیت، اسرائیل تلملا اُٹھا
Pakistan· 2026-01-23
Nir Barkat is mentioned in relation to his popular food basket that lacks traditional ingredients.
שף מצליח ודוקטור לפילוסופיה חקרו איך נראה התפריט של בני ישראל בימי קדם. ויש גם תשובהIsrael· 2026-01-22
Nir Barkat, the Minister of Economy, opposed the decision that would harm Israeli commerce.
מה אפשר להזמין מחו"ל פטור ממע"מ בעד 150 דולרIsrael· 2025-12-17
Nir Barkat, the Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry, signed the free trade agreement with Costa Rica.
Relatora de la ONU pide a Costa Rica pausa en TLC con Israel por situación en Gaza
Costa Rica· 2025-12-13
Nir Barkat is the Minister of Economy and Industry of Israel who signed the free trade agreement.
Protesta frente a la Asamblea Legislativa busca detener TLC entre Costa Rica e IsraelCosta Rica· 2025-12-10
Nir Barkat is the Minister of Economy and Industry of Israel who participated in the signing of the Free Trade Agreement with Costa Rica.
Esto propone Álvaro Ramos tras la firma del TLC con IsraelCosta Rica· 2025-12-10
Nir Barkat is the Minister of Economy and Industry of Israel who signed the free trade agreement with Costa Rica.
Costa Rica e Israel firman tratado de libre comercio, a pesar de críticasCosta Rica· 2025-12-08
Nir Barkat is a minister who teamed up with MK Dudi Amsalem despite personal animosity.
רק כמחצית ממתפקדי הליכוד הצביעו: המנצחים והמפסידים בבחירות לסניפיםIsrael· 2025-11-26
Nir Barkat commented on the presence of Turkish consulates in Israel.
"לשלוח לעזאזל": המתקפה על טורקיה בממשלהIsrael· 2025-11-23
Nir Barkat is mentioned in relation to political strategies and alliances.
"אני קמיקזה שמטרתו לוודא שיש חוק גיוס אמיתי"Israel· 2025-11-21
Nir Barkat, the economy minister of Israel, stated that India is a great bet for investment.
India, Israel set to launch talks for free trade pact
India· 2025-11-21
Nir Barkat, the Minister of Economy, stated that a Palestinian state will not be established.
"סעודיה רוצה להיות בעלת הבית": עסקת ה-F35Israel· 2025-11-16
Nir Barkat was also mentioned as a candidate perceived as 'liberal' in the Likud primaries.
אבא עושה בושותIsrael· 2025-11-01
Nir Barkat, a minister, attended Tamir's funeral to pay his respects.
"דקות אחרי שנחטפת עשית מהלך גאוני וחסוי"Israel· 2025-10-16
Nir Barkat is the Israeli minister whose home was the site of the protest led by Hagai Bergman.
"נחטפנו על ידי ממשלה עוינת"Israel· 2025-10-02
Economy minister Nir Barkat said the move was 'diplomatic genius'.
Netanyahu under attack from Israel’s far-right over Trump’s Gaza plan – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-30
Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat speaks at the conference.
Ισραήλ: Αντικυβερνητικές διαδηλώσεις και φωνές υποστήριξης
Greece· 2025-09-27
Economy minister Nir Barkat argued that Israel's response should include the application of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
How will Israel react to growing recognition of a Palestinian state? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-22
Nir Barkat is mentioned as the Minister of Economy who was invited to the event.
מצעד האלופים לוועדת גרוניס, גם זיני יגיע וינסה לשכנע: "אני ראוי"Israel· 2025-09-20
Nir Barkat, the Minister of Economy, was invited to the event but was not expected to attend.
מאות פרצו להרמת כוסית של הליכוד, תיעוד: ח"כ נופלIsrael· 2025-09-20
Nir Barkat's phone number was among those released by the hackers.
هاكرز ينشرون أرقام هواتف 11 وزيرا إسرائيليا بينهم نتنياهو ويوآف جالانت
Egypt· 2025-09-12
Nir Barkat is the Minister of Economy whose phone number was leaked.
لو رفتن شماره موبایل ۱۱ وزیر اسرائیلی؛ نتانیاهو هم در لیست! | هکرها برای وزیر جنگ پیام فرستادند
Iran· 2025-09-12Nir Barkat, the former mayor of Jerusalem, calls for the closure of the Palestinian Authority.
Netanyahu dopo l’attentato all'autobus: «La guerra non è solo a Gaza, ma anche a Jenin e Gerusalemme»
Italy· 2025-09-09
Nir Barkat stated he had more important things to do during the crisis.
5 דברים שהמלחמה עשתה לנו / רענן שקדIsrael· 2025-09-05
Nir Barkat is the Israeli Economy Minister who stated that a Palestinian state will not be established.
WORLD VIEW: Moral line crossed in Gaza by Israel
Bahamas· 2025-09-01
