The Jordanian tourism industry is beginning to reap rewards from measures introduced in 2015 aimed at winning back regular visitors, particularly from the Gulf, and attracting other, first-time tourists.
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Bishr Baker, Managing Partner, EY, Jordan and Iraq, on Jordan’s energy challenges: Viewpoint from The Report: Jordan2015
Progressive and proactive, Jordan’s stance on energy is a product of necessity. Turbulence within the region has created waves that have burdened economies, including Jordan’s, with a trade deficit.
Articles & Analysis | New investment law to provide economic boost for Jordan from The Report: Jordan2015
The government of Jordan’s continuous efforts to enhance, support and incentivise investments have been boosted recently by the enactment of Investment Law No. 30 of 2014 (the New Investment Law), which sets out a legal framework that accommodates investors’ requirements and promises to provide an economic fillip.
Articles & Analysis | Jordan increasing emphasis on technical and vocational training from The Report: Jordan2015
While education is highly prized in Jordan, a university degree in itself does not guarantee employment. As many as 39.8% of unemployed Jordanians had a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2013, according to the most recent “Employment and Unemployment Survey”. Among the reasons for this, a frequently cited problem is a mismatch between the skills...
Articles & Analysis | Expansion of Jordan's ICT sector remains a government priority from The Report: Jordan2015
Jordan’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector is one of the most developed and robust in the region, bolstered by 15 years of industry-friendly policy and a young, well-educated and growing population of digital consumers. The sector is a major economic contributor, recording dramatic annual growth rates since 2000, and...
Articles & Analysis | Tourism receipts growing despite concerns over regional instability from The Report: Jordan2015
Firmly anchored to some of the world’s most unique and iconic assets, Jordan’s tourism industry also benefits from a number of competitive advantages. These include the kingdom’s proximity to large regional feeder markets, diverse landscapes and climates, and the presence of major historical and religious sites. However, regional instability...