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World Bank warns of 16% rise in commodity pricing over Hormuz closure
World Bank forecasts a 24% rise in energy prices in 2026, driven by the Iran conflict and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global markets.
A new Marshall Plan: Israel, Gulf States in a new Middle East development plan - opinion
Kosovo to hold election in bid to end year-long political impasse
World Bank, in letter to US, backs draft UN resolution on Gaza
World Bank temporarily relocates staff from Ukraine - internal memo
The World Bank said it was closely monitoring the situation at the border, where Russia has massed a huge force within striking distance of Ukraine.
UAE CEOs most upbeat globally on business rebound
In the UAE, the headline Purchasing Managers Index rose from 55.7 in October to a two-and-half-year high of 55.9 last month.
Israeli technology protects millions of Ghanaian residents from floods
The technology can be used to design a dam system and protect river tides to reduce the risk of floods.
Donor funding to PA dropped 85% since 2008, World Bank says
Donor funding fell by 38% in the last year, after standing at $488 million in 2020. The Word Bank blamed the sharp decline in 2021 on the lack of donations from Arab countries in the Gulf.
Bennett, Liberman meet with World Bank president
In order to strengthen economic cooperation between Israel and World Bank activities around the world, Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman met World Bank president David Malpass.
World Bank provided over $4.75 billion to the MENA region in 2021
Some of the money will go toward vaccines as the delta variant wreaks havoc on the Middle East.
World Bank: Gaza war caused $570 million in Palestinian damages
Operation Guardian of the Walls caused millions of dollars in damages to Gaza, claimed the World Bank, which is hoping to mobilize donors.
What is Israel's population like in 2021?
Happy celebrations, Center or periphery.
Poorer nations begin slicing educational funding amid coronavirus
For comparison, before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, wealthier countries had been spending an average of $8,500 per child compared to $48 in lower income countries.
Palestinian COVID vaccine plan faces large funding gap, World Bank says
The Palestinians began vaccinations this month and have received small donations from Israel, Russia and the United Arab Emirates.