From a barren desert wasteland, early Jewish settlers built the land from scratch — transforming it into a global economic and technological powerhouse and cementing it as one of the world's great cities.

In Tel Aviv, this bomb shelter has become a shared refuge for the underprivileged and low-income residents, and foreign workers—many of whom lack access to fortified rooms—turning hardship into a rare, unified communal experience.

According to the report, startups choose Tel Aviv because it offers a well-established startup ecosystem with more than 180 multinational R&D centers, targeted tax incentives and coordinated public-private support.

At the 'Innovation on the Bar' event in Tel Aviv, top Israeli tech leaders highlighted how the country's unique blend of talent and innovation is driving global success in industries like AI, quantum computing, and sustainability, with a focus on turning cutting-edge technologies into scalable, product-driven solutions.