Skip to main content

Why has Gulf aid to PA declined in recent years?

Official Palestinian data showed that Saudi support for the Palestinian 2020 budget drastically declined, raising many questions about the future of the Palestinian Authority on the economic and financial levels.

GettyImages-1223058137.jpg
Palestinians receive their financial aid, 100 USD per needy family offered by Qatar, at a post office in Gaza City on June 27, 2020. — MAHMUD HAMS/AFP via Getty Images

The Palestinian Ministry of Finance released March 3 official data relating to the 2020 budget.

The data revealed that Saudi and Arab financial aid sharply declined, with the total Arab aid and grants amounting to $40 million, an 84.9% decrease in comparison with $265.5 million in 2019.

Subscribe for unlimited access

All news, events, memos, reports, and analysis, and access all 10 of our newsletters. Learn more

$14 monthly or $100 annually ($8.33/month)
OR

Continue reading this article for free

All news, events, memos, reports, and analysis, and access all 10 of our newsletters. Learn more.

By signing up, you agree to Al-Monitor’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Already have an account? Log in