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Disputes Between Barkat and Smotrich Over Increasing the Number of Foreign Workers
Economy Translation SadaNews - The Hebrew economic newspaper Globes reported on Wednesday that a new crisis is looming between Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich regarding foreign labor.
According to the newspaper, as translated by the SadaNews Economy section...
Gargour Trading Company, the exclusive agent for smart and Mercedes-Benz in Palestine, Shi...
SadaNews - In a new achievement that solidifies its regional and international presence, Gargour Trading Company (the exclusive agent for smart and Mercedes-Benz cars in Palestine) has won the Big BUZZ of the Year award as part of the Overseas Best Practice Awards 2025 organized by the global smart...
The occupancy rate in Bethlehem hotels reached 80%
SadaNews - Elias Al-Arja, Vice President of the Palestinian Arab Hotels Association, said today, Wednesday, that the occupancy rate in hotels on the eve of Christmas, specifically on the 24th and 25th of this month, reached 80%.
Al-Arja added that the number of guests in the hotels reached (8000),...
$9,491 Million Net Investment Position of Palestine at the End of the Third Quarter of 202...
SadaNews - The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics and the Palestinian Monetary Authority have released the preliminary results for the international investment position and external debt of Palestine as of the end of the third quarter of 2025, as part of the periodic release on the internation...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Wednesday (December 24)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Wednesday (December 24), are as follows:
Banking Expert: The Dollar Will Fluctuate Against a Basket of Currencies by 5% Amidst Pred...
The dollar has lost 11.7% of its strength against the shekel this year.. Where is it heading in the future?
Gold has recorded a historic increase of 71.1% in one year, with several factors indicating further rises
Exclusive to "SadaEconomy": A financial expert predicted that the ex...
The Ministry of Economy Warns Against Exploiting the Suffering of Gaza Residents Through D...
SadaNews - The Ministry of National Economy issued a press statement stating that "since the beginning of the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza, it has been continuously and responsibly monitoring the economic situation and commercial activity in the sector, in coordination wit...
Exchange Rates of Currencies Against the Shekel on Sunday (December 23)
SadaNews - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today Tuesday (December 23) are as follows:
The Concern of the Palestinian Economy in the Coming Phase is to Prevent the Collapse of t...
Special to "SadaNews": An economic expert predicted that the current economic situation in the Palestinian territories will continue throughout the coming year 2026, with a continued trend towards further recession due to weak public demand, rising prices, reduced spending, and a lack of household i...
Slight Decrease in Construction Costs in the West Bank
SadaNews - A slight decrease in the construction cost index for residential buildings
The construction costs for residential buildings in the West Bank* recorded a slight decrease of 0.09% during November 2025 compared to October 2025; as the construction cost index for residential buildings fell t...
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Issues Decision to Regulate the Import of Mobile P...
SadaNews - The Board of Directors of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has issued a decision for the year 2025 regarding the regulation of the import of mobile phones in Palestine, in a move aimed at enhancing market regulation, ensuring the quality of the devices in circulation, and prote...
Conclusion of the Christmas Season "Light and Smile" Events at Q Center Rawabi
SadaNews - The "Light and Smile" Christmas season events concluded yesterday in Rawabi at the Q Center, after four consecutive weeks of distinctive Christmas atmosphere and entertainment and cultural activities, which took place from 28/11/2025 to 21/12/2025, forming a prominent community station th...