* Impressive growth possible, but from a low base * End of Israeli "closure" vital for recovery * Dependence on foreign donors to continue RAMALLAH, West Bank, Aug 27 - The economy of the West...
Palestine's Wataniya Mobile said it has set a deadline for the release of frequencies needed for the launch of mobile phone network, or else will ask for licence fee returns and other financial compensation.
JERUSALEM, June 4 - Major projects and investments spearheaded by Middle East envoy Tony Blair and Western powers to promote economic growth in the Palestinian territories have had little effect, the World Bank said on...
April 23 - By encouraging foreign investment in the Palestinian economy, the United States and its allies hope to create conditions to help long-stalled peace talks with Israel succeed. Here is a timeline of key...
WASHINGTON, Jan 20 - U.S. President Barack Obama promised a new start with the Muslim world in his inauguration address on Tuesday. "To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual...
JERUSALEM, Jan 16 - The world might be transfixed by scenes of destruction in Gaza, but this cuts little ice with Israelis, grimly focused on achieving their war aims. Some, such as restoring Israel's military...
JERUSALEM, Jan 15 - The world might be transfixed by scenes of destruction in Gaza, but this cuts little ice with Israelis, grimly focused on achieving their war aims. Some, such as restoring Israel's military...
WASHINGTON, Nov 5 - The World Bank on Wednesday created a trust fund to encourage private-sector investment in the West Bank and Gaza where foreign aid has done little to bolster economic activity in an...
** Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad said a deal for Kuwait's Mobile Telecommunications Co (Zain) to take a major stake in in Palestinian operator Palestine Telecommunication Company (PalTel) could be signed in the coming days....
* Major brands embrace Fairtrade label * New olive oil initiative in Palestine * Consumers stay loyal as economic downturn bites LONDON, March 4 - Consumption of products such as cocoa, coffee and bananas under...