July 2013

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Main report: In Q1 2013 Palestinian real GDP decreased by 5.1% with respect to the previous quarter and was 2.7% higher than in Q1 2012.

During July the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched the Palestine Business Council for Dubai and Northern Emirates.

On 26 June the PA Ministry of National Economy and the Union of Palestinian Chambers of Commerce launched the ‘Unified Chamber Information System.’

The Palestinian Monetary Authority Business Cycle Indicator experienced a major drop in June.

In June 2013 the overall consumer price index slightly increased with respect to the previous month.