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Ministry of Justice Publishes the Draft General Budget for 2026 (Emergency Budget)
SadaNews - As part of the Palestinian government's efforts to enhance dialogue and consultation and to reinforce the principles of transparency and sustainable coordination among all sectors and institutions, the Ministry of Justice has published the draft law of the general budget for 2026 (Eme...
LNG Buyers Compete for U.S. Supplies as "Ras Laffan" Suspends Operations
SadaNews - LNG buyers in Asia and Europe are competing for the limited remaining shipments from U.S. suppliers after the world’s largest LNG facility in Qatar was halted due to the war in Iran.
According to informed sources who requested anonymity because the information is confidential, importers...
Asia Prepares for Worst Energy Scenarios as Iran War Continues
SadaNews - Governments across Asia are preparing for the worst energy scenarios, which could include lengthy and severe supply disruptions, even as the United States works on a plan to end the war in Iran.
South Korea entered a state of alert on Wednesday, establishing an emergency economic task fo...
Iran's War Raises Risks of U.S. Economic Recession and Pressures Expectations
SadaNews - Wall Street is lowering its expectations for the U.S. economy this year, while raising its estimates for inflation and unemployment and increasing the likelihood of a recession, as the repercussions of the war with Iran begin to materialize.
Goldman Sachs stated that the risk of an econo...
57% of Total Foreign Asset Balances in the Palestinian Economy are Currency and Deposits
SadaNews - $10,720 million net balance of international investment position at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics and the Palestinian Monetary Authority have issued preliminary results on the international investment position and external debt of Pale...
Oil Prices Near $104 as Strait of Hormuz Dilemma Persists
SadaNews - Oil prices rose as conflicting statements emerged from the United States and Iran regarding efforts to end the war that has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a significant reduction in oil production, raising fears of a global energy crisis.
The price of Brent crude exceeded...
Gold Stabilizes Amid Conflicting Positions from Washington and Tehran on Ending the War
SadaNews - The price of gold stabilized after a slight recovery that lasted two days, as traders assessed the conflicting statements issued by the United States and Iran regarding negotiations to end the war in the Middle East.
The price of the precious metal stabilized near $4,500 an ounce after r...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Thursday (March 26)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Thursday (March 26), are as follows:
The Monetary Authority Graduates the Third Class from Its Academy
SadaNews - The Palestinian Monetary Authority organized the graduation ceremony for the third class from the Monetary Authority Academy, under the patronage and participation of His Excellency the Governor Mr. Yahya Shanar, with the presence of Deputy Governor Mr. Mohammed Manasrah, and a number of...
Bashar Al-Masri Visits the Palestine Stock Exchange
SadaNews - As part of enhancing communication with listed companies, Mr. Bashar Al-Masri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Palestine Development and Investment Company (PADICO), visited the Palestine Stock Exchange. He was welcomed by the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, Ms. Rola Al-Shanar...
Strait of Hormuz.. Iran Allows Passage for "Friendly Countries" and Bahrain Calls to Prote...
SadaNews - The Strait of Hormuz is witnessing a rapid transformation from an open corridor to a selective transit channel, where Iran imposes security and commercial conditions on ships, amid increasing international efforts to ensure the freedom of navigation, in light of widespread disruptions to...
Record Gains for Middle Eastern Funds from Chinese Artificial Intelligence Companies
SadaNews - Middle Eastern funds have achieved exceptional gains from their investments in newly listed Chinese artificial intelligence companies, challenging a broader sell-off in global stock markets caused by the ongoing conflict in the Gulf.
The $65 million investment by the "Abu Dhabi Investmen...