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Bank Association Report.. A Look at Crisis Management Scenarios and Fragile Recovery 2026
Follow-up from SadaNews: The reports issued by the Bank Association in Palestine serve as a strategic reference for understanding the delicate balances governing the financial and national scene. In a new report published in issue (101) of "Banks in Palestine" magazine, the Association focuses on th...
Impact of Iran's War Drives Inflation in Egypt to 15.2%
SadaNews - Inflation in Egypt continued to accelerate for the second consecutive month, influenced by the war in Iran which led to an increase in energy prices and a decline in the value of the pound, at a time when the country faces a widespread wave of inflation affecting most goods and services....
Why Doesn’t the Palestinian Authority Resort to International Arbitration to Release the C...
Exclusive to SadaNews: A whole year has passed without "Israel" transferring a single shekel of the clearance funds to the Palestinian Authority, depriving it of its main revenue and plunging it into a financial crisis that threatens its existence. Moreover, the occupation has deliberately...
Royal Jordanian: Raising Ticket Prices to Combat Rising Fuel and Operating Costs
SadaNews - Royal Jordanian Airlines announced that it has raised ticket prices "similar to global airlines" due to the increase in fuel prices and changes to flight routes, amidst the operational challenges facing the aviation sector in the region as a result of tensions in the Middle East.
The com...
World Bank: The War in the Middle East Has Caused Severe Economic Losses
SadaNews - The World Bank has announced that the war in the Middle East has led to "severe and immediate economic losses", particularly due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the destruction of energy infrastructure, and rising price levels, which have resulted in a decline in growth opportunit...
Gold Stabilizes After Gains Amid Expectations of Iran War Path
SadaNews - Gold stabilized after two days of gains, as traders assessed the prospects of reaching a diplomatic solution to the Iran war, even as intermittent clashes threatened to undermine a fragile ceasefire.
Bullion was near $4,715 per ounce, having risen by 1.5% over the previous two sessions....
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Thursday (April 9)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Thursday (April 9), are as follows:
The Ordinary General Assembly of "Bank of Palestine" Approves Distribution of Cash Dividen...
SadaNews - The General Assembly of Bank of Palestine held its annual ordinary meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the bank's headquarters in Ramallah, attended by Mr. Hashim Al-Shawa, Chairman of the Board, Mr. Mahmoud Al-Shawa, General Manager, members of the Board, the company registrar in the...
The National Financial Inclusion Committee Holds its Eleventh Meeting
SadaNews - The National Financial Inclusion Committee in Palestine held its eleventh meeting today at the headquarters of the Palestine Monetary Authority, co-chaired by the Authority and the Capital Market Authority, with the presence of His Excellency the Governor of the Monetary Authority, Mr. Ya...
Launch of the Arab Islamic Bank Sustainability Report for 2025
SadaNews - The Arab Islamic Bank is pleased to present its Sustainability Report for 2025, reflecting the bank's commitment to sustainable and responsible practices, in line with Islamic Sharia principles that emphasize social justice, environmental protection, and the achievement of sustainable...
The Egyptian Arab Land Bank Ends Its Operations in Jordan
SadaNews - The Egyptian Arab Land Bank - Jordan announces the termination of all its operations in Jordan and the permanent cessation of its services, including branches, electronic channels, and ATMs.
This follows the acquisition of all of the Egyptian Arab Land Bank's operations in Jordan b...
Gulf Stock Markets Surge After Ceasefire in Iranian War
SadaNews - Stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trading on Wednesday following the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, granting markets a period of calm after sharp disruptions fueled by the conflict in the Middle East.
The main Saudi Stock Market Index "TAS...