Zuhdi Shubeitah
العربية

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

  1. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicVehicle Customs Revenues at the Ministry of Finance (1-1-2020 to 25-4-2022)Examines a fraud case in the Vehicle Customs Department at the Ministry of Finance discovered in 2022, audited by the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB), including findings on weak internal controls, manipulated bank slips, partial recovery of funds, and recommended reforms.
  2. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicRevenues of the Ministry of National Economy in Palestine (2019–2021)This article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audit of the Ministry of National Economy’s 2019–2021 accounts, which found manipulated bank deposit slips, weak internal controls and reconciliation failures. The ministry adopted the Bureau’s recommendations and referred the matter to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
  3. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPublic Employees Working Outside the Civil Service in Palestine (2019–2021)Examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB)'s 2022 findings on Palestinian public employees working outside the civil service between 2019 and October 2021, discrepancies in disclosures, company registrations, and responses from centers of responsibility.
  4. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicInventory of the Public Petroleum Authority’s Warehouses in Palestine, End of 2021Examines the SAACB’s review of the Public Petroleum Authority’s fuel and gas warehouse inventory at the end of 2021, highlighting balance discrepancies, lack of document auditing, recurring noncompliance with SAACB recommendations, and potential impacts on financial accuracy.
  5. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicThe SAACB’s Pen Continues to Work Professionally amid a Fresh Legislative Gap in PalestineThis article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB)’s 2022 annual audit outputs, including sectoral report counts, complaint numbers, compliance rates with SAACB recommendations, and public engagement with the report.
  6. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicSecond Treaty of Lausanne (24 July 1923)This article examines the Second Treaty of Lausanne signed on 24 July 1923, the Turkish delegation led by İsmet İnönü, and the treaty’s structure and provisions that helped end the Ottoman polity and establish the modern Turkish state.
  7. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicWhere Did Public Responsibility Centers' Expenditures in Palestine Go in 2022?The article examines the distribution of Palestine's public expenditures for 2022 (accrual basis), showing shares by sector and by responsibility centers—notably the shares for the governance and social sectors and major allocations to the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Interior and National Security, the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)
  8. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicA Meager Palestinian EconomyExamines monthly financial figures from the Ministry of Finance showing heavy reliance on taxes—notably clearance revenues—substantial net lending, limited investment returns, and rising public debt.
  9. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicRevenues of the Palestinian National AuthorityThis article examines the composition and amounts of the Palestinian National Authority’s revenues through April 2023, showing the share of net tax, non-tax fees, and investment returns and comparing 2023 figures with 2022 and 2021.
  10. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicThe Impact of US Interest Rate Hikes on Borrowers and Depositors in PalestineThe article examines how US Federal Reserve interest rate increases since early 2022 affected borrowers and depositors in Palestine, using Palestine Monetary Authority statistics through April 2023. It compares interest rates, loan values by currency, sectoral lending, and deposit trends.
  11. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe impact of U.S. interest rate hikes on borrowers and depositors in PalestineThe article examines how increases in U.S. interest rates affect banks, borrowers and depositors in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, where transactions use the shekel (ILS), U.S. dollar and Jordanian dinar. It discusses effects on loan costs, government debt servicing and private-sector activity.
  12. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicThe External Debts of the World's Countries in 2023The article reviews 2023 global debt accumulation using data and reports from the IMF, World Bank and the Institute of International Finance, examining causes—higher rates, currency pressures, inflation, commodity prices and defense spending—and effects on governments, economies and social services.
  13. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicIntegrity Index in the Palestinian Security Sector for 2022 — Third Report (March 2023)Examines AMAN’s 2023 Integrity Index for the Palestinian security sector (covering 1-1-2022 to 31-12-2022), which uses 80 indicators to assess the sector’s integrity and vulnerabilities and reports an overall score of 61/100 (medium risk).
  14. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicGlorious EasterA brief Easter greeting addressed to family and friends, wishing them good health and love each year.
  15. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Immortal Land DayThe article examines the events of Land Day on 30 March 1976, when protests by Palestinian citizens against Israeli land expropriations in the Galilee led to confrontations, six deaths, dozens wounded and many arrests.
  16. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicEvents and Stories of White Settlers in Kenya, 1902The article examines accounts of white settlers' arrival in Kenya in 1902, local resistance and British colonial policies, and their effects on the Kikuyu, drawing on Richard H. Robbins and related sources.
  17. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicRaising the US Interest Rate: Solutions and ObstaclesThe article examines the history and effects of US Federal Reserve rate hikes, including the March 22, 2023 increase, and their impact on banking, deposits, international investments, and related disclosures.
  18. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicAdvice to Chief Executives: Don't Be More Royal Than the KingThe article draws on Richard H. Robbins' The Global Problems & The Culture of Capitalism and recounts Albert G. Dunlap's mass layoffs and career to advise CEOs not to prioritize investors over workers and communities.
  19. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicBetween Cuba 1961 and Ukraine 2022: Clashing Wills on the Front LinesThe article examines US–Soviet confrontations from the Cuban Missile Crisis (1961–62) through Cold War proxy conflicts—especially Afghanistan—and discusses consequences leading up to crises into 2022.
  20. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicCorruption Risk Assessment of the Traffic Department in PalestineThe article examines corruption risks within the Traffic Department of the Palestinian Police, including biased or selective stops, failure to record violations, dismissal of citations, falsified accident reports, and greater impacts on women.
  21. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicManaging Corruption Risks in the Police Force's General Investigations DepartmentThis article examines how the General Investigations Department identifies, assesses and controls corruption risks in investigative procedures, using examples such as certificates of good conduct, evidence handling, and registration of crime reports.
  22. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicUnder the Tile: Put Your Money Beneath the FloorThe article examines public fears after the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, reactions by depositors, and reported steps by US authorities and officials (including Janet Yellen, the FDIC and Reuters sources) to protect deposits.
  23. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicLargest U.S. Bank Failure Since 2008The article examines the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on March 11, 2023, its causes, and the immediate response by U.S. regulators to protect insured depositors and stabilize the banking sector.
  24. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicSAACB Reservations on Final Accounts for Financial Years 2020–2021The State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audited the consolidated final accounts of the State of Palestine for 2020 and 2021 and issued qualified opinions. The report cites budget execution breaches, overspending in social contributions and salaries, disclosure shortcomings, and unreconciled clearing revenues with the Israeli side.
  25. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicBanking Statistics and Financial Indicators: What the Data ShowsAn analysis of Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) statistics for 2022, examining customer deposits by currency and account type, regional deposit distribution in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and changes in bank facilities.