Ranked 10th among MENA countries for doing business, a new Investment Law looks set to offer further incentives for foreigners doing business in Jordan. Policy changes, combined with the rise of Jordan as a stable environment in which companies can operate, have transformed the country into an attractive investment area in the region. Investment incentives take the form of exemptions from income...
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Chapter | International appeal from The Report: Jordan 2013
OBG talks to Emad Kilani, CEO, Al Maabar Jordan Investments
The past several years have seen significant changes in Jordan. The state is pushing ahead with structural reforms that should provide a sound base for future development, as the economy shows signs of a brisk recovery from the difficult years it has faced in the wake of the global financial crisis.
With conservation and environmental projects taking on an growing role within the kingdom, a number of reserves are seeing the benefit of increased interest from ecologically minded tourists. The Guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Jordan and contacts for important government offices and services. It also contains useful tips and information for first-time or...
Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Jordan 2013
The government of Jordan has been working to achieve economic stability through encouraging investment, particularly foreign investment. The kingdom’s legal framework not only creates a secure environment for investors and encourages investment in specific sectors through various incentive and benefit schemes, but also provides a well-structured and easily implemented mechanism for establishing...
The kingdom has both a private and a public education system, with high rate of female student in all levels of education. In 2010/11 roughly 1.5m students attended government schools, while private enrolment that year stood at about 380,000. Efforts are also being made to increase the use of technology in classrooms, with the government now requiring all public schools to provide computer access...