Nir Barkat
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.
Born on Jul 19, 1960 (64 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 3 | 6.67 | 0.16% | +20% | 9,216,900 | 18,221 | $400,000 | 791$ |
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 75,023 | $21,000,000 | 4,760$ |
| Totals | 4 | 340,219,551 | 93,244 | $21,400,000 | 5,551$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Israeli economy minister Nir Barkat defends the country's new ground offensive in the Gaza strip.
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Israel:
Nir Barkat is mentioned as the Minister of Economy currently in Washington.
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Israel:
Nir Barkat is the Minister of Economy and a significant investor in eToro through his BRM fund.
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Israel:
Nir Barkat is mentioned as a shareholder selling part of his holdings in eToro.
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Israel:
Nir Barkat is the Minister of Economy who has taken the most flights abroad since the war began.
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Israel:
Nir Barkat is a shareholder in eToro and is involved in the company's upcoming IPO.
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Israel:
Nir Barkat announced that he would impose a 165% tariff on cannabis imported from Canada.
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Israel:
Nir Barkat is working alongside Miri Regev to promote legislation related to the reform.
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Israel:
Nir Barkat is the Minister of Economy who has also failed to act against inflation during his tenure.
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Israel:
Nir Barkat is mentioned as the Minister of Economy in the context of receiving a letter from Shachar Turjeman.
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