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UAE Resumes Trading on Abu Dhabi and Dubai Stock Exchanges After War Closure
SadaNews - The UAE has decided to resume trading on the "Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange" and the "Dubai Financial Market" on Wednesday, March 4, after a two-day closure due to the escalation of the US-Israeli war on Iran and the widening conflict in the Middle East.
The Securities and Commodities Au...
Currency exchange rates against the shekel on Wednesday (March 4)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Wednesday (March 4), are as follows:
Gold Maintains a Foothold Above $5,100 Amidst the War
SadaNews - Gold rose, recouping some of the losses incurred in the previous session, as buyers entered the market at lower prices in a risk-filled environment, on the fifth day of the war in the Middle East.
The precious metal climbed by as much as 2%, regaining some gains after a four-day rally en...
Palestine Bank Donates Hearing Test Device in Support of the National Hearing Screening Pr...
SadaNews - In a move that reflects its firm commitment to community responsibility and its developmental role, Palestine Bank has donated an advanced hearing test device in support of the national hearing screening program for newborns in government hospitals, implemented by the Think Palestine Asso...
Ooredoo Palestine Holds Its Regular and Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting for 2026
SadaNews - Ooredoo Palestine held its regular and extraordinary general assembly meeting in Ramallah, attended by shareholders, the CEO of the company, Dr. Samer Fares, as well as board members Dr. Firas Malhem and Dr. Hussein Al-Araj, a representative from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authorit...
On World Hearing Day.. Quds Bank Signs Partnership with Fikr Palestine to Support the Nati...
SadaNews - Quds Bank has signed a strategic support agreement with Fikr Palestine Association, on the occasion of World Hearing Day, making this partnership a pioneering model for integration between the banking sector and civil society, reflecting its deep commitment to social responsibility and en...
National Bank Partners with Think Palestine Association and the Palestinian Ministry of He...
SadaNews - In collaboration with the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the Think Palestine Association and its partners, including the National Bank, have announced the launch of the national newborn hearing screening project, a program that ensures every newborn in Palestine receives screening to det...
China Commits to Protecting Its Energy Security Following US Movements in Venezuela and Ir...
SadaNews - China is moving to enhance the security of its energy supplies amid increasing threats to oil and gas flows following US military actions in Venezuela and Iran, which have driven prices up and raised concerns about shipment flow, particularly from the Middle East. This escalation places a...
Increase in Airfare to Asia and Europe After Gulf Airports Closure
SadaNews - Airfares between Asia and Europe have significantly increased following the closure of major airports in the Middle East due to the American-Israeli war on Iran.
Airline websites have shown that tickets on many airlines are fully booked for days.
Major airports in the Gulf, including Du...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Tuesday (March 3)
SadaNews - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Tuesday (March 3), are as follows:
Oil Prices Continue to Rise Amid Heightened Tensions Over the Strait of Hormuz
SadaNews - Oil prices continued to rise as the United States and Israel escalated their war against Iran, while the latter threatened a complete closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude rose to around $79 a barrel, after jumping about 7% on Monday, while West Texas Intermediate was near $...
Gold Rises Amid Fears of Iran War's Impact on US Inflation
SadaNews - Gold has risen for the fifth consecutive day as the escalating war in the Middle East has disrupted global energy markets, driving investors toward safer assets.
The precious metal climbed by up to 0.8% to surpass $5,360 per ounce, after adding more than 3% during the previous four sessi...