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The Palestinian Economy at a Crossroads: 4 Files Awaiting Resolution

The Palestinian Economy at a Crossroads: 4 Files Awaiting Resolution

Exclusive SadaNews: Two years of genocide have placed the Palestinian economy in its biggest predicament since the establishment of the Palestinian National Authority in 1994, as the Central Bureau of Statistics indicates that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Palestine has decreased by 29% (18% i...
After Two Years of War.. Prices in Palestine Surge by 75%

After Two Years of War.. Prices in Palestine Surge by 75%

Special to "SadaNews" - The genocide war waged by the Israeli occupation against the Gaza Strip for more than two years since the events of October 7, 2023, along with the extensive aggression on the West Bank, has left not only political and field effects but also cast its shadow on vario...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel (December 20)

Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel (December 20)

SadaNews Economy - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Saturday (December 20), are as follows: - Dollar: 3.20- Dinar: 4.51- Euro: 3.75
Trump's Pressure Behind the Approval of Israel's Gas Deal with Egypt

Trump's Pressure Behind the Approval of Israel's Gas Deal with Egypt

SadaNews - It is not the celebratory words issued from the highest political levels that will determine the fate of the gas export deal to Egypt, but rather one question: Will there be real competition in the Israeli gas market? This is the essence of the issue posed by the Israeli economic newspap...
Putin's Threats to Respond to Asset Freezes Shake EU Capitals

Putin's Threats to Respond to Asset Freezes Shake EU Capitals

SadaNews - The debate in Europe is no longer limited to how to use frozen Russian assets, but rather how to avoid a Russian response that may target Western companies and banks still operating in Russia. This is the atmosphere hanging over European capitals, according to the Financial Times, as M...
Syria is Free from 'Caesar'

Syria is Free from 'Caesar'

SadaNews - US President Donald Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA) on Thursday, worth approximately $900 billion, which includes an addendum to repeal the "Caesar sanctions" that have been imposed on Syria since 2019. The US Congress, in both...
"TikTok" Sells Its U.S. Operations to a Coalition Including UAE's "MGX"

"TikTok" Sells Its U.S. Operations to a Coalition Including UAE's "MGX"

SadaNews - TikTok has struck a deal to sell its entity in the United States to a joint venture controlled by a group of American investors, according to an internal memo indicating that the agreement is set to be finalized on January 22. According to Bloomberg, Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi-ba...
Decline in Gold and Silver Prices, Rise in Global Oil

Decline in Gold and Silver Prices, Rise in Global Oil

SadaNews Economy - Gold prices recorded a decline today, Friday, supported by the strength of the dollar and following data that showed a lower-than-expected rise in inflation in the United States. Gold fell in immediate transactions by 0.3% to $4319.07 per ounce, while U.S. futures contracts for g...
TikTok Decides to Sell Its U.S. Unit to American Investors

TikTok Decides to Sell Its U.S. Unit to American Investors

SadaNews Economy - The company "ByteDance", the owner of the "TikTok" application, has signed a deal to sell its unit in the United States to a joint venture controlled by American investors, according to a memo from TikTok's CEO that was reviewed by Reuters. The deal is set to be completed on Janu...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel (December 19)

Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel (December 19)

SadaNews Economy - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Friday (December 19), are as follows: -Dollar: 3.20 -Dinar: 4.51 -Euro: 3.75
The Economic Empowerment Foundation Confirms Its Full and Steadfast Commitment to Implementing the Decree-Law on the Unified Social Protection and Welfare System

The Economic Empowerment Foundation Confirms Its Full and Steadfast Commitment to Implemen...

SadaNews - The Palestinian National Economic Empowerment Foundation confirmed today, Thursday, its complete and unwavering commitment to implement Decree-Law No. (4) of 2025 regarding the establishment of a unified social protection and welfare system, and the annulment of previous legislation relat...
The Monetary Authority Completes Amendments to the Draft Law for Reducing Cash Usage

The Monetary Authority Completes Amendments to the Draft Law for Reducing Cash Usage

SadaNews - The Monetary Authority has confirmed that it has completed the technical and legal amendments to the draft law for reducing cash usage, following an extensive dialogue meeting held to discuss the project, which saw wide participation from representatives of official, economic, financial,...