September 2023

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In August, Palestine faced critical water shortages with some areas reporting supply interuption for 20 – 30 days

On 23 August, Google announced the launch of its Palestine Launchpad programme, an initiative aimed at enhancing digital skills and employment prospects for Palestinian graduates

In August, an agreement between the PNA and Izdihar Palestine for Power Generation, earmarked an investment of $80 million for a gas-powered plant in the Hebron Governorate

The Palestine Capital Market Authority (PCMA) has introduced new regulations for the securities sector, introducing rules for companies repurchasing shares, changing the legal form of joint-stock companies and emphasising investor protection

The Al-Quds index reached 643.5 points on the last day of trading in August 2023, a decrease of 0.04% from the previous month