Lifting PayPal’s restrictions in the West Bank and Gaza would provide 42,000 Palestinian graduates a year with new work opportunities and benefit the Palestinian economy, campaigners say
When Zakaria El-Shekhreet graduated in literature and translation in Gaza, he knew freelancing for international clients would be one of his best options to find work in the besieged enclave.
“We can receive payments via [wire transfer services] sometimes, but not all of us are able to get large amounts of money and the payment could have to be split into two or three transfers, each time paying fees.” “There’s no reason [for PayPal] to not work in Palestine unless there is some kind of political decision,” Nadim Nashif, the director of 7amleh, the organization leading the campaign, told TRT World.
“The Palestinian Monetary Authority has been working with the US Treasury for a few years now to lift the Palestinian banking system to international standards,” Nashif explained, adding that the Palestinian Authority has also been implementing a national plan to improve its regulatory position and promote the use of electronic payment methods. “In the opinion of many economists who are following this closely, the system is ready.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Shooting, multiple fights reported after San Jose, California, soccer game, police sayFive people were arrested in connection with the incidents, which occurred after the San Jose Earthquakes beat Cruz Azul 2-0 at PayPal Park.
Leer más »
8 arrested after fights break out after pro soccer matchEight people were arrested after multiple fights broke out Thursday following a Major League Soccer match in San Jose, California, authorities said. More than 40 officers responded to the scene at PayPal Park on Thursday night.
Leer más »
Israeli army identified settler that shot Palestinians, chose to do nothingA report finds Israeli army neither reported the incident that a Jewish settler took a gun from a soldier to fire at Palestinians, nor disclosed if it took any action against another soldier that shot at civilians
Leer más »
NBCUniversal Digital Vet Lisa Hsia, Who Helped Launch ‘Watch What Happens Live,’ Departing After 27 YearsLongtime NBCUniversal executive Lisa Hsia, who has worked in a wide variety of roles through the years at the company, is exiting after 27 years. The Emmy award-winning exec has decided to switch c…
Leer más »
Digital Disruption Shifts TV Sales Plans at Markets Like MipcomWith the majority of big global TV distributors opting out of a physical presence at Mipcom, the flashy stands have been replaced by snazzy digital platforms showcasing content rolling out starting…
Leer más »
Truly, We Do Not Need Any More Game of ThronesPlease, we cannot bear to read another think piece about CGIed dragons
Leer más »