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Slight Decrease in Construction Costs Indicators for Buildings, Roads, and Water and Sewag...
SadaNews - Slight decrease in the price index of construction costs for residential buildings
The construction costs for residential buildings in the West Bank* recorded a slight decrease of 0.04% during January 2026 compared to December 2025; the index of construction costs for residential buildin...
Gold prices approach $5186 per ounce and silver hovers around $90
SadaNews - The prices of precious metals, gold and silver, recorded an increase in global markets today, driven by rising investor demand for safe-haven assets amidst uncertainty in global financial markets.
Gold approached the level of $5186 per ounce during trading on Wednesday, as investors lean...
Arab Bank Signs Cooperation Agreement with Rawaan Association for Child Development
SadaNews - The Arab Bank announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Rawaan Association for Child Development, a non-profit charity focused on developing inclusive educational interventions for children aged 3 to 18 who suffer from academic and developmental learning difficulties. The...
"Lucid" Slows Production Pace Amid Challenges Hitting the Electric Vehicle Sector
SadaNews - The company "Lucid" intends to increase the production of electric vehicles, but at a slower pace in 2026, following a year marked by production difficulties and a decline in demand for battery-operated vehicles in the United States.
The electric vehicle manufacturer stated that it will...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Wednesday (February 25)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Wednesday (February 25), are as follows:
Jerusalem Electricity Company Launches "The Crescent of Good" in Jericho to Enhance Social...
SadaNews - In a community initiative that reflects its commitment to its humanitarian role alongside its service responsibilities, the Jerusalem Electricity Company organized the "Crescent of Good" event in the city of Jericho, just before the Maghrib adhan, as part of its efforts to promo...
3 Scenarios.. How Will Insurance Companies Be Affected in Case of a US Attack on Iran?
SadaNews - Babak Tafasooli, Chief Political and Credit Risk Analyst at Scor, said in a post on "LinkedIn" that a US attack on Iran is now the most likely scenario following the steps Washington has taken to bolster its military presence in the region recently.
Tafasooli noted what he described as t...
Mas Institute Publishes New Study on "Political Economy and Challenges of Palestinian Deve...
SadaNews - The Palestinian Economic Policy Research Institute (MAS) has published a new study titled "Political Economy and Challenges of Palestinian Development Before and After the Genocide War." This study provides an in-depth analytical reading of the economic and political transformat...
Implementation of Trump's New 10% Tariffs on Imports from Countries Worldwide Begins
SadaNews - New U.S. tariffs on imported goods came into effect today, Tuesday, as President Donald Trump seeks to reshape his trade agenda following the Supreme Court's rejection of a broad range of global tariffs he had imposed.
These new tariffs, outlined in an executive order issued on Friday, a...
Tala Date Palm Planting Project Enhances Its Investment Readiness by Signing Strategic Agr...
SadaNews - In a move to enhance institutional governance and improve the efficiency and credibility of financial and operational management, Al-Nabali and Al-Faris Company, responsible for developing the Tala date palm planting project, signed a cooperation agreement and joint work with HLB Internat...
A Strong Blow to Smotrich: The Knesset Abolished Doubling the VAT Exemption for Online Pur...
SadaNews - In a notable political development within the governing coalition, the Knesset's plenum rejected a decision to raise the threshold for the VAT exemption on online purchases from $75 to $150, with a majority of 59 members against 25 supporters.
According to the Hebrew newspaper Calcalist,...
Oil Prices Continue to Rise Amid Heightened Tensions Between Washington and Tehran
SadaNews - Oil prices have risen as traders evaluate the prospects of reaching a nuclear deal with Iran, while U.S. President Donald Trump stated he prefers a diplomatic solution but warned of consequences if an agreement is not reached.
Brent crude rose near $72 per barrel after closing slightly l...