RAMALLAH: An increase of 0.16% in the Construction Cost Index (CCI) for residential buildings in the West Bank was recorded during August 2024 compared with July 2024, Wednesday said the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) in a report. A similar increase was recorded in the Construction Cost Index (CCI) for non-residential buildings by 0.16% and for skeleton buildings by 0.26% during August 2024 compared with July 2024. The overall Road Cost Index (RCI) in the West Bank decreased by 0.71%. The Water Networks Cost Index (WNCI) increased by 0.22%, and Sewage Networks Cost Index (SNCI) by 0.17% during the same period. Source: Palestine news & Information Agency - WAFA
Gold and Other Precious Metals See Price Increase
Abu Dhabi:Spot gold prices edged higher on Monday, gaining 0.4 percent to reach US$4,158.17 per ounce as of 01:50 GMT.