Zuhdi Shubeitah
العربية

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534 articles · 534 of 534 available in English (full Arabic archive)

  1. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicBoris Johnson's Turmoil: The End of Political BrazennessThis article examines the governmental crisis that led to Boris Johnson's resignation, detailing scandals such as PartyGate and the Chris Pincher affair, accusations of cronyism and pandemic missteps, and the wave of ministerial resignations.
  2. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Middle East Could Be a Playground for Any U.S. PresidentThe article examines past U.S. presidential visits and policies toward the Middle East—referring to Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden—and discusses perceptions that U.S. actions often serve domestic and Israeli interests.
  3. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPalestinian Society for Animal WelfareExamines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audit of the Society for the year ended 2018, summarizing findings on governance, conflicts of interest, weak financial controls, procurement and tax noncompliance, and subsequent referrals.
  4. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicBiden: Why I'm Going to the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaThis article presents President Joe Biden’s Washington Post piece explaining his 2022 trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, outlining US efforts to deepen Arab–Israeli normalization, strengthen regional security, and pursue diplomacy on Iran, Yemen, and Gaza.
  5. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicCreative Chaos: Between the Stick and the CarrotThe article examines the US notion of “creative chaos” and its effects in the Middle East, discussing normalization with Israel, incentives and coercion used on Arab leaders, and regional popular uprisings referenced by the author.
  6. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicSmell, Don't TasteThe article examines President Biden’s 2022 Middle East trip — his meetings in Israel and the West Bank and with Gulf leaders — and discusses how incidents such as the killings of Jamal Khashoggi and Shireen Abu Akleh shape U.S. engagement and Palestinian expectations.
  7. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicPresident Biden and the Steps of His Predecessor TrumpThe article examines President Biden’s Middle East visit, focusing on his repeated description of Israel as a Jewish state, the reactions of Palestinians, and comparisons to former President Trump’s policies.
  8. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicU.S. President Biden and the Palestinian Authority in BethlehemThe article examines President Joe Biden’s July 15, 2022 remarks in Bethlehem urging strengthened Palestinian institutions, improved governance, transparency and accountability, and questions whether such comments were appropriate to make publicly.
  9. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicPalestinians and the Blue EconomyThe article examines the concept of the blue economy, international legal frameworks like the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and Palestinian maritime rights off the Gaza Strip, including reported gas discoveries such as the Mari-B reservoir.
  10. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicState Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) Annual Report for Palestine, 2021This article examines the SAACB’s 2021 annual report published on 27 July 2022, summarizing its audits, the entities covered, response rates to recommendations, and the Bureau’s reservations on delayed submission of the State’s final accounts by the Ministry of Finance.
  11. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicClarification No. 3 — Ministry of Finance and Planning (Ramallah): Clearing RevenuesThe article reviews the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB)’s 2021 reservations on Clarification No. (3) — Clearing Revenues — in the Final Account for 2018–2019 submitted by the Ministry of Finance and Planning, detailing documentation and deduction issues.
  12. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicReservations on the Ministry of Finance and Planning's Disclosures in RamallahExamines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) 2021 report’s reservations on Disclosure No. 10 about public debt in the Ministry of Finance and Planning’s Final Accounts for 2018–2019, noting missing sources, undisclosed liabilities, and audit limitations.
  13. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicReservations on the Ministry of Finance and Planning’s Disclosures for 2018–2019 in PalestineThe article reviews the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB)’s reservations about the Ministry of Finance and Planning’s disclosures in the consolidated financial statements for 2018–2019, noting undisclosed trusts, agreements, reconciliations, loan discrepancies, and other reporting issues.
  14. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicState Final Account of Palestine for 2018/2019The article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) reservations reported on the State's final account for 2018 and 2019, as submitted by the Ministry of Finance and Planning. It outlines more than 34 major reservations covering several entities, including the General Petroleum Corporation and the Anti-Corruption Commission.
  15. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPalestinian Investment Promotion Agency (PIPA)This article reviews the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) oversight report on the Palestinian Investment Promotion Agency (PIPA) for 2017–2018, summarizing findings on governance, data gaps, training, financing access, and follow-up on tax incentives.
  16. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicReport on the Palestine Banking Corporation (Public Shareholding) LimitedThe State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audited the Palestine Banking Corporation for 2018–2019 and found confirmed risks of losing over $22 million, high ratios of troubled financings, weak controls, related-party financings, and failures in collection and governance.
  17. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicThe State of Integrity and Anti-Corruption in Palestine in 2021Excerpts from the fourteenth annual report of the Coalition for integrity and accountability (AMAN) examining integrity and anti-corruption issues in Palestine in 2021, including state land encroachments, complaints received by the Anti-Corruption Commission, and limited cooperation from the Public Prosecution in the Gaza Strip.
  18. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicInventory of the Public Petroleum Authority's Warehouses in PalestineThe article examines SAACB observations from a special committee inventory of the Public Petroleum Authority's warehouses on 31-12-2020, documenting large discrepancies between Bisan ledger balances and physical fuel stocks, malfunctioning tank meters, and delays in posting invoices.
  19. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicClaims by Quarantine Hotels during the Coronavirus Pandemic — PalestineThe article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audit of the technical committee that inventoried damages to hotels used as quarantine centers, noting unclear damage classifications, lack of specialist verification, and inconsistent supporting data.
  20. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicReservations Concerning Absent Persons' PropertyThe article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) reservations in its 2021 report about Absent Persons' Property: missing computerized records, incomplete rent collection, long-standing debts, and legal and practical concerns over the term and handling of such property.
  21. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicAudit of the Ramallah and Al-Bireh Shari'a Court in PalestineThe State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) included in its 2021 annual report observations from an audit of the Ramallah and Al-Bireh Shari'a Court for 2018–2019.
  22. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicSpecial Rentals for the Security Sector in PalestineExamines findings from the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) 2021 report on audits of special rentals for the security sector (2019–2020), highlighting legal gaps, weak oversight, and irregular leasing practices.
  23. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPalestine’s Ministry of Health Covid-2019 Vaccine PurchasesThe article summarizes a Diwan audit of the Ministry of Health’s 2021 procedures for obtaining Covid-2019 vaccines, noting shortcomings in approvals, documentation, committees, storage, and public outreach.
  24. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicBanking Information (Banking Facilities) – PalestineThis article examines data from the Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) on banking facilities in Palestine through the end of Q2 2022, including totals by governorate, sector (public vs. private), and currency composition.
  25. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicBanking Information (Sectoral Distribution of Credit Facilities)This article examines Palestinian banks' credit allocation up to the second quarter of 2022, highlighting sectoral shares, geographic concentration in the West Bank (notably Ramallah and al-Bireh), and reported interest rates on deposits and loans.