Money

Hamas seeks to exploit Hajj pilgrimage to smuggle funds into Gaza - report

In Egypt, the sources explained, the smuggled finances will be laundered or “redirected” using various methods before being transferred to Gaza.

Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.
A boy holds an Iraqi flag near the Iranian embassy during a gathering following the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, in Baghdad, Iraq, April 8, 2026.

Iraq sought financial assistance from International Monetary Fund as result of Iran war

Fire caused from rockets launched from Lebanon, outside the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, June 1, 2024

NIS 200,000 allocated for laptops, school equipment for low-income children in northern Israel

MONEY SEIZED by the police.

Police seize $400,000 from car under suspicion of money laundering, tax offenses


How global esports ecosystems generate multi million dollar revenue streams

“Esports is an example of how entertainment can evolve into a complex financial structure generating multi-million-pound revenues.”

Voice dedications and videos: Shufersal launches app for redeeming the Gold Gift Card

The app enables receiving digital gift cards, sending gifts, and adding personal dedications - without physical cards.

The new “Gold Gift Card” app.

What does Sattamatka Boss provide to users?

“Sattamatka Boss is more than just a result website.”

How are taxes handled on sweepstakes casino cash winnings?

“Sweepstakes casino cash-outs are commonly treated as taxable income, and the player is responsible for reporting it even if no form arrives.”

Matzot, vegetables, and a washing machine: Passover 2026 marks a new era of Israeli consumerism

The pre-Passover shopping season begins, highlighting a key trend: Expensive and complex products, led by electrical appliances, are rapidly moving into food retail chains.

"Consumers are shifting from category-based buying to choosing what’s cheapest, closest, and most convenient."

2026 market trends every MENA trader should watch

"The markets in 2026 will be influenced by a combination of macroeconomic forces, changes in monetary policies, and the continuation of geopolitical events."

Israel’s digital wallet boom signals a new era for online payments

“Mobile payments have become more mainstream than any other form of payment.”

Wall Street slips as escalation in Middle East war with Iran fuels energy, inflation concerns

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and top US general Dan Caine suggested that strikes against Iran were intensifying.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 09, 2026 in New York City.

Iran's Melli, Sepah banks reported outages, service disruptions, IRGC-linked media report

Iranian authorities did not comment on whether the bank outages were caused by a cyberattack or were coincidental.

A man walks past another using an ATM machine of Iran's Melli Bank in Tehran on February 21, 2026; illustrative.

For the victims of the war: The Jewish Agency launches an emergency assistance fund

The Jewish Agency launches the Lions Roar Fund with support from the Jewish Federations of North America, Keren Hayesod and Haruach Hayisraelit to aid victims of Iran missile attacks.

A pile of sacred books inside the ruins of a home hit by a missile launched from Iran.