Zuhdi Shubeitah
العربية

Archive

29 articles in 2024 · 534 of 534 available in English (full Arabic archive)

  1. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicBank of Independence for Palestinian Investment and Development — It Didn’t Last LongThe article examines the bank’s establishment by Decree-Law No. 5 of 2021 and its liquidation by Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024, the liquidation instructions for the Ministry of Finance and the Palestine Monetary Authority, and the bank’s stated mandate and governance structure.
  2. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicDisposition of Waqf Properties in Jericho GovernorateThis article summarizes the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB)’s review of the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs’ procedures for disposing of waqf properties in Jericho Governorate, identifying weaknesses in inventories, controls, financial oversight, and coordination.
  3. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicVehicle Customs Exemptions, 2018–2022This article examines an audit by the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) of customs exemptions for vehicles granted to persons with disabilities from 2018–2022, summarizing numbers, procedural gaps, and governance and record-keeping concerns identified by the audit.
  4. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicOperations of the Institution for the Management and Development of Orphans’ Funds for 2020This article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) findings from its 2023 audit of the Institution for the Management and Development of Orphans’ Funds for 2020, detailing financial, administrative, and compliance weaknesses and specific observations.
  5. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicSAACB report on the revenues and expenditures of the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs for 2022This article presents the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) compliance audit of the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs for 2022, detailing weaknesses in governance, financial management, waqf property records, and oversight.
  6. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicState Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audit of Al-Quds Open University for 2020/2021The State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audited Al-Quds Open University’s financial and compliance records for 2020/2021, identifying governance shortcomings and multiple financial and disclosure issues in the consolidated statements.
  7. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicSAACB report on Hajj season operations for 1443 AH (2022)The article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) findings on the 1443 AH (2022) Palestinian Hajj season, detailing repeated management failures, selection irregularities, service-provider violations, and shortcomings by the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs.
  8. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicReport on Nablus University for Vocational and Technical Education for 2022This article reviews the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) findings on Nablus University for Vocational and Technical Education for 2022, documenting governance, administrative and financial weaknesses identified in the Bureau’s 2023 report.
  9. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicSAACB Report on the Palestinian General Authority for Civil Affairs for 2022The article summarizes the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) findings on the Palestinian General Authority for Civil Affairs for 2022, listing achievements and multiple observations of procedural, financial and oversight weaknesses.
  10. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicReport on the Central Financial Administration ("Military") Accounts in PalestineThe article reviews findings from the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) 2023 report on numerous accounting and reconciliation deficiencies in the Central Financial Administration (Military), and describes specific account irregularities and transfers.
  11. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicReport on Early Retirement in the Palestinian Security ForcesFrom the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) 2023 annual report: the article examines SAACB’s findings on early-retirement policies in the Palestinian Security Forces, noting violations, unequal application, and added costs to the public treasury.
  12. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from Arabic'He Who Is Covered by His Own Blanket Says His Kin Are Cold' (Arab Financial Safety Net)The article examines Arab budgetary and external support to the State of Palestine using figures from the Ministry of Finance and Planning in Ramallah, noting low Arab grants in 2023 and early 2024 and discussing humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
  13. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicReport on the Investments of the Palestinian Fund for Compensating Road Accident VictimsExamines findings from the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) 2023 report on the Palestinian Fund for Compensating Road Accident Victims, highlighting investment concentration in deposits and bonds, a large loan exposure, and gaps in investment policy and procedures.
  14. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicReport: Bank al-Istiqlal for Investment and Development — 2022This article summarizes findings from the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) annual report on Bank al-Istiqlal for 2022, outlining the bank’s profile and identified governance, licensing, and financial compliance issues during its establishment.
  15. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicReport of the General Directorate of Police for 2021This article reviews the General Directorate of Police’s 2021 report as presented in the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) 2023 report, summarizing observed financial and administrative violations and a recommendation for internal oversight.
  16. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicReport on the Islamic Industrial Orphans' Home InstitutionThe article examines findings from the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) 2023 report on the Islamic Industrial Orphans’ Home, highlighting governance, planning, financial, and oversight shortcomings including large exemptions and accumulated student debts.
  17. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicReport on the Investments of the Palestinian Pension AuthorityThis article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB)’s 2023 findings on the Palestinian Pension Authority, documenting large declines in its investment portfolios, liquidation of foreign assets, and unpaid transfers by the Ministry of Finance that worsened its financial distress.
  18. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicState Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) Annual Report 2023This article examines selected findings from the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) 2023 annual report, focusing on inventory discrepancies and oversight issues at the General Petroleum Corporation’s fuel warehouses.
  19. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicDruze in an Age of Neglect — From the Palestinian Plow to the Israeli RifleThe article examines the recruitment and service of some Palestinian Bedouin and Druze in the Israeli army and security agencies, situating this history in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and Palestinian society, and drawing on Qais Madi Faru’s book.
  20. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Society of HatredExamines Saad Jum'ah’s book The Society of Hatred and applies its critique to Palestinian society during the ongoing Israeli campaign in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, highlighting internal gossip, character attacks, and calls for unity.
  21. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicAnniversary of Land DayA poetic reflection marking the anniversary of Land Day, paying tribute to the martyrs of Palestine and affirming steadfastness and resistance.
  22. Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicWhat’s Behind Egypt Receiving an Additional $5 Billion Loan? Was It Orchestrated in Secret?The article examines Egypt’s rapid agreement with the IMF that added $5 billion to a prior $3 billion facility, bringing the total to $8 billion, and its timing amid the Gaza Strip war and a sudden float of the Egyptian pound.
  23. The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicEffects of the Israeli genocidal war in the Gaza Strip on customer deposits at Palestinian banksThe article examines Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) statistics for 2023 and preliminary January 2024 data on customers' deposits and banking facilities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, including governorate shares and sectoral changes in lending.
  24. Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicOfficial Arab and Islamic Silence… Until When? (Fear God… Intentions Are Not Sincere)The article examines widespread Arab and Islamic official silence and perceived inaction in response to the prolonged Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023, and questions the effectiveness of regional bodies and diplomatic efforts.
  25. Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicCorruption and Its Combat in Palestine 2023 (Public Opinion Survey)This article examines findings from AMAN’s 2023 public opinion survey conducted in the West Bank (including Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip on perceptions of corruption, the sectors and ministries seen as most vulnerable, and citizens’ views on causes and priorities.