Zuhdi Shubeitah
العربية

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86 articles in “Finance & Banking” in 2022 · 534 of 534 available in English (full Arabic archive)

  1. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicEffects of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Palestinian Economy: Relevant StatisticsThe article compares net public revenues for 1 Jan–31 Jul 2020 with the same period in 2019 using Ministry of Finance data, detailing declines in local tax and non-tax revenues, a rise in cigarette excise, and disputes over clearance revenues involving the Palestinian National Authority.
  2. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicEconomic Policies for the War on the COVID-19 Virus (International Monetary Fund)This article reproduces and discusses an IMF staff piece and a joint IMF/IMFC statement outlining two pandemic phases and policy measures aimed at saving lives, protecting jobs and firms, and supporting economic recovery.
  3. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicHuman Resources of the Palestinian Banking Sector and Branching Geography at End of 2018This article examines staffing, qualifications, age and experience profiles of employees in the Palestinian banking sector and the geographic distribution of bank branches and ATMs at the end of 2018, based on data from the Association of Banks in Palestine.
  4. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe 2020 General Emergency Budget in Palestine: The Financing GapThis article analyses the 2020 general budget emergency law in Palestine, detailing reported revenues, financing sources and a 5,040 million sheqel financing gap. It examines declines in local taxation and clearance, and higher expenditures amid the COVID-19 emergency.
  5. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicPalestine's 2020 General Emergency BudgetExamines the 5,040 million shekel financing gap in Palestine's 2020 general emergency budget. This is the second and final part, published in Al-Quds Al-Maqdisiyya on 22-4-2020.
  6. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicStatistics and the Concerns of Funds in PalestineThis article examines the 2018 annual report of the Palestinian Alimony Fund, its investment as a loan to the Palestinian General Petroleum Authority, and Ministry of Finance statistics on Palestine’s public debt and related repayments and transfers.
  7. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicBanking Statistics and Data in Palestine: Telling IndicatorsAn analysis of Palestine Monetary Authority monthly and quarterly banking data up to June–August 2020 examining changes in deposits, geographic distribution of credit across the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and sectoral allocation of bank lending.
  8. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicEffects of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Palestinian EconomyThe article compares net revenues from 1 Jan–31 Jul 2020 with the same period in 2019 using Ministry of Finance data, detailing declines in local tax and non-tax revenues and disruptions in clearance revenues linked to the Palestinian National Authority’s refusal to accept transfers.
  9. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicMinistry of Social Development and the Emirati Fund for the Rehabilitation of Persons with DisabilitiesThis article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audit of the Emirati Fund for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (covering 2018 to 31-3-2019), highlighting governance, collection, reporting and oversight deficiencies.
  10. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicLoans for Released Detainees — Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs in Palestine (2016/2017)The article reviews an Audit Office compliance audit of the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs’ loans program for 2016–2017, documenting weaknesses in governance, recordkeeping, bank transfers, interest collection, and loan recovery.
  11. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicAdvances and Loans in the Military Financial Administration in Palestine in 2016The article examines the SAACB audit of the Central Financial Administration for 2016, documenting unclosed advances, unresolved bank reconciliations, accounting irregularities, and exceptional disbursements closed without supporting documents.
  12. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe Idea of Development From Below in PalestineThe article examines a proposal for a bank in Palestine, largely owned by small borrowers and modeled on the Grameen Bank, to provide collateral-free microcredit backed by social guarantees. It discusses how conventional banks exclude the poor and the potential of grassroots development.
  13. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicThe Final Account of the State of Palestine for 2014 and 2015This article reviews the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audit of the consolidated final accounts prepared by the Ministry of Finance for the years 2014 and 2015, noting delayed submission and a qualified audit opinion.
  14. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicState Final Account of Palestine — Grants and Assistance, 2014–2015Examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) observations on grants and assistance in Palestine’s 2014–2015 final accounts, detailing accounting errors, misstatements and non-disclosures by several ministries and agencies.
  15. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicThe Hidden Side of Excerpts from Read BooksThe article examines allegations and accounts from books and documents about scandals involving US presidents John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton, including claims about Marilyn Monroe’s death, Kennedy family ties, and controversies around Clinton.
  16. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicCommercial Agencies: Between Lack of Competition and the Rise of MonopolyThe article examines the definition, benefits and risks of commercial agencies in Palestine, showing how exclusive agencies can create local monopolies, harm domestic industry and consumers, and relate to high public debt and weak market oversight.
  17. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicEconomic Statistics in PalestineThe article examines Q3 2019 vs Q3 2020 GDP and net exports in Palestine using data from the Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA), noting changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions.
  18. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicTrends in Banking Facilities in Palestine in 2020The article examines the distribution and increase in banking facilities in Palestine during 2020, detailing totals, the share captured by the Palestinian National Authority, and sectoral uses based on data from the Palestine Monetary Authority.
  19. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicCustomer Deposits in Palestine, 2020This article examines customer deposits at banks operating in Palestine as of 31 December 2020, their distribution by region (West Bank and Gaza Strip) and by account type, and regional changes in bank facilities through Q3 2020, based on Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) statistics.
  20. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicExpenditure and Net Lending in PalestineExamines Palestine’s 2020 actual total expenditure and net lending (13,320 million shekel (ILS)), the resulting primary and total deficits, the composition of spending, and the financing sources used to cover the gap.
  21. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPublic Debt and Arrears in Palestine for 2020The article examines Palestine’s public debt and government arrears in 2020, detailing domestic and external debt breakdowns, creditors, and the rise in arrears and debt compared with prior years.
  22. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPublic Finance Management in PalestineExamines Palestine's public revenues, expenditures and financing from January–May 2021 using Ministry of Finance statistics, including a noted error in a Ministry statement and breakdowns by sectors and responsibility centers.
  23. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicMinistry of Finance and Planning Data — RamallahA summary from the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) 2020 report examines the audit of the State of Palestine’s consolidated final accounts for 2016–2017 issued by the Ministry of Finance, noting a qualified opinion and recurring weaknesses in controls, delays, and fuel purchase practices.
  24. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicGeneral Petroleum Corporation of PalestineThis article reports findings from a State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audit of the General Petroleum Corporation for 2018–2019, covering liabilities, fuel and gas procurement, station credit practices, and accounting discrepancies.
  25. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicRestoration of the Church of the Nativity in BethlehemThe State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audited the financial statements and controls for the “Project to Restore the Church of the Nativity” (25-12-2008 to 31-12-2018), identifying missing documentation, procurement and tax irregularities, and accounting errors.