A recently launched roadmap for the development of Jordan’s ICT sector aims to attract capital inflows on the back of recent government moves to reduce the tax burden on companies operating in the industry.
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Economic update | Jordan Year in Review 2016
22 Dec 2016
In the face of regional instability, high levels of debt and the cost of hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees, Jordan’s economy exhibited resilience this year, with prospects for even stronger growth in 2017 on the back of international support and wide-reaching reforms.
Building on recent growth in Islamic finance, Jordan is expanding its funding options and tapping a rising market through the issuance of sukuk (Islamic bonds).
Economic view | Fawaz Ghanem, Chairman and CEO, Ithmar Invest, on the investment climate in Jordan
21 Nov 2016
To what extent are financial support and investment volumes from the GCC being affected by lower oil prices?
Economic view | Michael Sayegh, Chairman, Sayegh Group, on improving export infrastructure
14 Nov 2016
How developed is Jordan’s logistics and supply chain sector for export-oriented companies, and what measures could be taken to improve and streamline processes?
Economic view | Salim Karadsheh, CEO, Fine Hygienic Holding, on the steps required to develop the industrial sector
26 Oct 2016
What do you identify as the main obstacles holding Jordanian industry back from moving up the value chain?