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Palestine Bank Contributes to the Establishment of an Endoscopy Unit at Saint Joseph's Hos...
SadaNews - Palestine Bank has made a contribution to establish a specialized endoscopy unit at Saint Joseph's Hospital (French) in Jerusalem. This aims to enhance the hospital's ability to provide advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients, expedite their treatment journeys, and accomm...
Ministry of National Economy Refers 145 Offenders to Prosecution in 2025
SadaNews - The Ministry of National Economy referred 145 offenders to the Public Prosecutor's Office for Economic Crimes during the past year for violating the applicable regulations and laws, particularly the Consumer Protection Law.
The ministry stated in its statement that consumer protect...
The Egyptian Private Sector Concludes 2025 with the Best Quarterly Performance in 5 Years
SadaNews - The non-oil private sector in Egypt concluded last year by achieving business activity growth for the second consecutive month in December, supported by an increase in new orders, thus recording the best quarterly performance in the last quarter since five years. This improvement reflects...
Saudi Arabia Raises $11.5 Billion Through First Dollar Bonds This Year
SadaNews - Saudi Arabia has raised $11.5 billion through the issuance of dollar-denominated bonds, as part of its efforts to leverage global markets to finance massive projects aimed at reducing its economic reliance on oil.
The offering, comprised of four tranches launched on Monday and maturing i...
Palestinian Insurance Companies Union Commends Nablus Police Efforts in Enhancing Traffic...
SadaNews - The Palestinian Insurance Companies Union praised the efforts of the Nablus Governorate Police and the General Directorate of Traffic Police in enhancing traffic safety and maintaining public order in the governorate.
This came during a visit by the Union's President Anwar Al-Shanti, acc...
Oil Prices Stabilize After Recording Largest Weekly Gain
SadaNews - Oil stabilized after its largest weekly gain, as traders assessed expectations regarding Venezuela, while concerns over a global supply surplus continued.
Brent crude was near $62 a barrel, after closing up 1.7% in the previous session, where the U.S. seizure of the Venezuelan president...
Gold Stabilizes Amid Anticipation for U.S. Job Data Following Venezuela Tensions
SadaNews - Gold prices stabilized as traders looked beyond the tensions in Venezuela toward a busy series of economic data in the United States.
The bullion was near $4440 an ounce after rising 2.7% in the previous session, following the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
Uncertainty...
Currency Exchange Rates against the Shekel on Tuesday (January 6)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Tuesday (January 6), are as follows:
Israel's Bank Lowers Interest Rate to 4%
SadaNews - The Bank of Israel announced today, Monday, a reduction in the interest rate by 0.25%, from 4.25% to 4%, after having reduced it by a similar amount at the end of November for the first time in two years.
The Research Department of the Bank of Israel adjusted its macroeconomic forecasts,...
Industrial production quantities decreased by 1.57% in November 2025 in Palestine
SadaNews - The industrial production quantity index recorded a decrease of 1.57% in November 2025 compared to October 2025, as the index dropped to 84.37 in November 2025 compared to 85.72 in October 2025 (base year 2019 = 100). &...
Oil Prices Fluctuate as Market Assesses Impact of Venezuela's President Arrest
SadaNews - Oil prices fluctuated as traders weighed the implications of the United States' arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on global crude supplies and the broader impact on the country's energy sector.
Brent crude fell by as much as 1.2% at the open, before trimming its losses and tr...
Gold and Silver Prices Rise as Demand for Safe Havens Returns
SadaNews - Gold and silver prices have risen as investors turn to safe-haven assets in precious metals, amid escalating geopolitical risks following the U.S. arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Gold advanced in spot transactions by up to 2.1% in early Monday trading, surpassing $4,420 pe...