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A Silent Crisis.. Behind the Scenes of the Israeli Technology Market
SadaNews - Israel proudly boasts the title of "Startup Nation" and serves as a thriving hub for technology and innovation, consistently making headlines with stories of success and massive investments. However, behind this technological glow, a deep crisis in the job market is quietly forming.
The...
Hebrew Newspaper: Families of Prisoners Protest Shakes the Israeli Market
SadaNews - The newspaper "The Marker" revealed that the large sit-in organized last Sunday, called for by the families of Israeli prisoners in Gaza and widely attended by civil and labor organizations, did not only have an impact on the political and social sides, but also extended to leave a direct...
$24 Million.. Palestine Signs Two Agreements with South Korea to Enhance Technology and Pr...
SadaNews - The Government of the State of Palestine and the Republic of South Korea signed two important agreements today, Thursday, at the Prime Minister’s office in Ramallah. The first agreement aims to enhance Palestine's capabilities in the field of innovative technology and digital transformati...
Exchange Rates of Currencies Against the Shekel on Thursday (August 21)
SadaNews - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Thursday (August 21), are as follows:
Governor of the Monetary Authority Informs UN Official About Challenges Facing the Banking...
SadaNews Economy - The Governor of the Monetary Authority, Yahya Shanar, briefed the UN's Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Ramiz Al-Akbrov, on the developments in the Palestinian banking sector and the challenges it faces under the current circumstances.
During the meeting hel...
The National Committee for Financial Inclusion in Palestine Holds Its Tenth Meeting
SadaNews Economy - The National Committee for Financial Inclusion in Palestine held its tenth meeting at the headquarters of the Capital Market Authority, co-chaired by the Capital Market Authority and the Palestinian Monetary Authority, with the presence of the Governor of the Monetary Authority, M...
Israel's Bank Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged
SadaNews Economy Translation - The monetary committee at the Bank of Israel, headed by Professor Amir Yaron, kept the interest rate unchanged at 4.5% today, Wednesday, marking the thirteenth consecutive time.
The Bank of Israel announced that "in light of geopolitical uncertainty, the interest rate...
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority: More than a Quarter Million Mobile Phones Entered...
SadaNews Economy - The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority announced that the number of mobile phones introduced into the State of Palestine during the first half of 2025 exceeded a quarter of a million devices, through accredited official channels, in accordance with the applicable regulations...
The Governor of the Monetary Authority Discusses with the Canadian Representative Ways to...
SadaNews - The Governor of the Monetary Authority, Yahya Shanar, met today at the Monetary Authority's headquarters with Canada's Representative to Palestine, Graham Datzel, in the presence of Deputy Governor Mohammed Manasra, and several directors and officials from both sides. They discussed ways...
Economy: Opening of Applications for Importing Goods Listed Under Commodity Lists A1 and A...
SadaNews Economy - The Ministry of National Economy announced today, Wednesday, the opening of applications for importing goods listed under the commodity lists A1 and A2 for the year 2025, in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture.
The ministry clarified that the lists include goods such as...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Wednesday (August 20)
SadaNews - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Wednesday (August 20), are as follows:
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority: Record Growth in Fiber Optic Subscriptions and Si...
SadaNews - The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority announced a notable increase in the number of subscribers to fiber optic internet services in Palestine over the past three years, indicating a clear acceleration in the shift toward high-speed digital services.
According to the Authority's dat...