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Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Thursday (August 7)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Thursday (August 7), are as follows:

Slovenia Imposes Ban on Imports from Territories Occupied by Israel
SadaNews - The government of Slovenia announced that it has imposed a ban on the import of goods produced in Palestinian territories occupied by Israel, and it has also approved an additional aid package for Palestinians in Gaza.
It confirmed in a statement released today, Wednesday, on the governm...

Trump Punishes India with 25% Additional Tariff Due to Russian Oil Purchases
SadaNews - The White House announced that U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, in a surprising move that reflects a escalation in trade tensions between the two countries.
The White House pointed out that the new tariffs come in re...

Syria Reveals Investment Projects Worth 14 Billion Dollars
SadaNews - Syria has announced one of its largest investment plans in decades, revealing projects exceeding 14 billion dollars in vital sectors including transport and urban development, indicating a clear signal of the start of a new phase of reconstruction after more than a decade of war.
The ann...

Al-Fuqaha as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Palestine Industrial Investment and Dw...
SadaNews Economy - The Board of Directors of Palestine Industrial Investment Company approved during its meeting on 5/8/2025 the resignation of Abdul Hakim Al-Fuqaha from his position as CEO of the company, after leading the executive management for over 19 years. The board also agreed to appoint Dr...

Aseefour Calls Out to the World: Gaza is Deprived of Flour and Life
Economy SadaNews - Under the auspices and participation of Minister of Industry Mr. Aref Aseefour, the Consumer Protection Association organized a specialized workshop titled: "The Loaf: Between Consumer Rights and Quality Assurance."
The Minister emphasized in his speech during the opening of the...

Jordan Bank: Main Sponsor of the "Start Right" Summer Camp for Young Entrepreneurs
SadaNews - Driven by its social responsibility and belief in the importance of investing in youth and training them in entrepreneurship and financial management, Jordan Bank has sponsored the "Start Right" summer camp for young entrepreneurs, organized by the Al-Masar Foundation for Entrepreneurship...

To Evaluate Gas Reserves in the Mediterranean.. Egypt Launches an International Tender for...
SadaNews - Egypt has launched an international tender for companies specialized in seismic surveying to conduct a survey covering 100,000 square kilometers in the eastern Mediterranean using advanced technologies, primarily to assess gas reserves in the region aiming to enhance discoveries, accordin...

Economic Media Alliance Discusses General Financial Situation in the West Bank and Gaza wi...
SadaNews - The Palestinian Economic Media Alliance held an extensive meeting with the Director of the Government Communication Center, Muhammad Abu Rab, to discuss the major economic and financial challenges facing Palestine amid ongoing Israeli pressures and escalating monetary crises.
The meeting...

Dr. Firas Malhim Appointed General Director of MAS Institute Starting Next November
SadaNews - During its 35th annual meeting, the Board of Trustees of the Palestinian Economic Policy Research Institute (MAS) approved the appointment of Dr. Firas Malhim as the new general director of the institute, effective from November 1st, succeeding Mr. Rja Khalidi, who was appointed in 2019 a...

Saeed Douikat Appointed CEO of Palestine Industrial Investment Company "PADICO Industries"
SadaNews - Palestine Industrial Investment Company "PADICO Industries" announced the appointment of Dr. Saeed Youssef Douikat as the new CEO of the company.
Dr. Saeed Youssef Douikat has over 22 years of experience in executive and operational management, industrial development, strategic planning,...

Unlicensed Internet Network Linked to an Israeli Company Discovered in Ramallah and Al-Bir...
SadaNews - The teams of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, in cooperation with the Customs Control Department, discovered a local company distributing internet service using wireless communication (Wi-Fi) technology, after being provided the service from an Israeli telecommunications compa...