Al-Aqsa and Al-Quds Funds' financial allocation to Palestine
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Jeddah, March 9, SPA (Saudi Press Agency)-- The Funds of Al-Aqsa and Al-Quds
have approved an amount of U.S. 721 million since their establishment in the
year 2000 for 35 developmental projects and programs in Palestine.

In accordance with the third annual report of the Funds, run by the Islamic
Development Bank, the amount includes provisional loans amounting to U.S.
240 million provided to support the budget of the Palestinian
Authority. --SPA 2218 Local Time 1918 GMT