Beating The Blockade
While most West Bank exporters are forced each day to navigate the maze of restrictions imposed by Israel's occupation, Mr Betawi's software development company, based in Ramallah, can avoid obstacles because of the medium in which it operates.

Economic Boost
Palestinians hoping for a political breakthrough on the road to statehood have had little to cheer in recent months. On the economic and financial front, however, the news is not quite so bleak.

Joining The Dance
Some Western diplomats and Palestinian officials hint that Mahmood Abbas, with a helping hand from Arab states, is quietly poised to climb down.