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Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Friday (August 1)
SadaNews Economy - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Friday (August 1), are as follows:
Dollar: 3.39
Dinar: 4.78
Euro: 3.87

Where Does the Moroccan Digital Dirham Project Stand and What Is Its Importance?
SadaNews - Bank Al-Maghrib (the central bank) continues to study the issuance of a central digital currency aimed at simplifying payment processes between individuals and accelerating cross-border financial transfers.
Bank Governor Abdellatif Jouahri clarified during a conference held in Rabat on J...

The Public Petroleum Authority Announces Fuel and Gas Prices for August
SadaNews Economy - The Public Petroleum Authority in the Ministry of Finance announced this evening, Thursday, the maximum selling prices of fuels and gas to consumers for the month of August 2025 in the provinces of the country.
According to the new prices, the price of a liter of gasoline (95 oct...

Ooredoo Palestine Wins Silver Stevie Award for Best Workplace
SadaNews - In a new achievement reflecting its deep commitment to its employees, Ooredoo Palestine has announced that it has won the global Silver Stevie Award in the "Best Workplace" category.
The Stevie Awards are among the most prestigious international awards given to leading institutions in va...

Sweden Calls on Europe to Freeze Trade Partnership with Israel
SadaNews - Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called on the European Union today, Thursday, to freeze the trade partnership agreement with Israel.
He stated in a post on the "X" platform that the situation in Gaza is extremely horrific, and Israel is not fulfilling its basic obligations and the...

Jordan's Central Bank Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged Supported by 2.7% GDP Growth in Q1 20...
SadaNews - The Open Market Operations Committee at the Central Bank of Jordan decided in its fifth meeting of this year to maintain the "central bank's key interest rate" and the other interest rates of monetary policy instruments at their current levels without change, according to a statement issu...

A Safe Childhood and a Bright Future with "Jerusalem Electricity"
SadaNews - Continuing its efforts to promote a culture of safe and rational electricity usage, Jerusalem District Electricity Company organized an interactive awareness workshop on Wednesday at the Al-Bireh summer camp, targeting 50 children participating in the camp.
The workshop was led by engine...

US Stock Futures Rise Driven by Gains in the Technology Sector
SadaNews - US stock futures rose in Asian trading as strong earnings from tech giants fueled optimism about the sustainability of profits. The dollar gave up some of the gains it made following the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
Nasdaq 100 futures increased by 1.3%, wh...

New Insurance Law Coming Soon.. Will It Serve the Insured?
SadaNews - The Palestinian Economic Media Alliance (PEMA) held a meeting with Ammar Al-Akkr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Capital Market Authority, during which key issues related to the authority's work were discussed, especially concerning the insurance sector in Palestine.
Al-Akkr r...

Sharp Increase in Prices of Non-Durable Agricultural Goods by 46.29% During June
SadaNews - Increase in Product Prices During June 2025
The overall Producer Price Index recorded an increase of 3.06% during June 2025 compared to May 2025, reaching a general index of 243.48 in June 2025 compared to 236.24 in May 2025 (base year 2019 = 100).
Producer Price Index for Exported Good...

Oil Prices Stabilize After Rise Amid Trump's Threats to Impose Sanctions on India
SadaNews - Oil prices stabilized after closing at their highest levels in nearly six weeks, following US President Donald Trump's threat to impose sanctions on India for purchasing Russian crude, and his administration tightening restrictions on supplies coming from Iran.
West Texas Intermediate cr...

Trump announces trade deal with South Korea... with 15% tariffs
SadaNews - U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he reached a trade deal with South Korea, imposing a 15% tariff on its exports to the United States, which includes Seoul's commitment to invest $350 billion in an investment fund in America.
Trump wrote on his social media platform on Wednesday...