Google to Open R&D Center in Israel

From Google to Open R&D Center in Israel:

Internet search giant Google will open a research and development center in the Israeli city of Haifa in 2006, the company announced Tuesday.

"As a country renowned for its thriving economy and passion for new technologies, Israel is home to many outstanding computer scientists and engineers and Google is looking to establish long partnerships with institutes and universities."

"Google is also continuing to look at other locations in Israel for future engineering centers," the company said.