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IMF Raises Global Economic Growth Forecast for 2026 by 0.1% to 3.1%
SadaNews Economy - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for global economic growth this year by 0.2 percentage points to 3%, with growth expected to gradually rise to 3.1% in 2026, due to slight improvements in economic outlook and a reduction in geopolitical threats, partic...
The Ministry of Agriculture Takes a Series of Measures to Regulate the Date Palm Sector in...
Economy SadaNews: The Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture has revealed a series of corrective measures it has taken to govern, organize, and regulate the date palm sector in Palestine.
It stated that a permanent technical committee has been formed, comprising representatives from ministries, govern...
Drop in Gold Prices Amid Rising Dollar
SadaNews - Gold fell as the dollar continued to rise in July, following the announcement of a customs agreement between the United States and the European Union, which eased some concerns over a potential painful trade war between the two economies.
Despite ongoing questions about the scope of the...
Exchange Rates of Currencies Against the Shekel on Tuesday (July 29)
SadaNews - The exchange rates of currencies against the shekel today, Tuesday (July 29), are as follows:
The Ministries of National Economy and Finance and the Monetary Authority Review Measures...
SadaNews - Minister of National Economy Mohamed Al-Amour, Governor of the Monetary Authority Yahya Al-Shanar, and Deputy Minister of Finance Majdi Al-Hassan discussed today, Monday, with representatives of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Tulkarem and Jenin, measures to mitigate the repercus...
Israeli Plant Council Warns Consumers Against Buying Underripe Avocados
SadaNews Economy Translation - The current period, late July and early August, is a transitional season between "Red" avocado, the last variety of the previous season, and the early varieties of the new season. The Israeli Plant Council is warning consumers these days against buying underripe avocad...
Jordan: The Central Bank Issues Government Bonds Worth 2.825 Billion Dinars Since the Begi...
SadaNews - The Central Bank, on behalf of the Jordanian government, has issued the 22nd batch of treasury bonds, worth 50 million dinars, with a maturity period of 7 years and an interest rate of 6.325%.
With this issuance, the total amount of treasury bonds issued by the Jordanian government since...
Gold Stabilizes Near Lowest Levels in Two Weeks After Trade Agreement Between America and...
SadaNews Economy - Gold prices stabilized in today’s Monday trading close to their lowest levels in nearly two weeks, influenced by an improvement in investor risk appetite following the announcement of a framework trade agreement between America and the European Union, which reduced demand for safe...
Currency Exchange Rates Against the Shekel on Monday (July 28)
SadaNews - The currency exchange rates against the shekel today, Monday (July 28), are as follows:
Emergency Meeting of the Fuel and Gas Unions in the West Bank to Discuss the Cash Deposit...
SadaNews - The fuel and gas unions in the West Bank held an emergency meeting on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the headquarters of the Ramallah and Al-Bireh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with the presence of union councils and the general authority of fuel and gas stations and companies from vario...
Morocco Sells 5G Licenses in Exchange for Commitments to Invest $8.8 Billion
SadaNews - Morocco has granted licenses for the exploitation of 5G networks to the three telecommunications companies operating in the country in exchange for 2.1 billion dirhams ($233 million), and the launch of the service is expected by the end of this year.
The companies "Maroc Telecom," "Medi...
Bezos Earns $5.7 Billion from Selling Shares in 'Amazon'
SadaNews - Jeff Bezos has completed a massive deal selling shares of "Amazon," from which he has earned approximately $5.7 billion since his wedding in late June.
The sales, which began when Bezos sold shares worth $737 million during the weekend he spent in Venice celebrating his wedding, were par...