NATIONAL CHARACTER: The people of Jordan are renowned for their hospitality. Most people go out of their way to assist visitors, and making friends with local Jordanians is relatively easy.
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Articles & Analysis | Tips for travellers in Jordan from The Report: Jordan2015
Interviews & Viewpoints | Montaser Oklah Al Zoubi, President, Jordan Investment Commission (JIC): Interview from The Report: Jordan2015
Interviews & Viewpoints | Hani Mulki, Chief Commissioner, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA): Interview from The Report: Jordan2015
How is ASEZA working to attract and retain tourists, and lengthen their stays in Aqaba?
Articles & Analysis | Global drop in oil prices aiding Jordan's fiscal consolidation plans from The Report: Jordan2015
The economy looks set to continue its positive trajectory in 2015, with the IMF praising the kingdom for its resilience in the face of challenging external factors, forecasting GDP growth of 2.5% and 4% over the medium term, from 3.1% in 2014. Fiscal space freed up by lower oil prices will help support expansion, with construction, mining,...
Articles & Analysis | Government working to increase private sector participation in the economy from The Report: Jordan2015
Dependent on energy imports and constrained by regional instability, Jordan’s ability to deliver critical projects has been limited in recent years. However, with developments planned across a host of sectors in the medium term, the government is working to increase private sector participation in projects ranging from renewable energy to...
Articles & Analysis | New companies enter the market, despite high energy and labour costs from The Report: Jordan2015
The year 2014 was marked by strong growth in the construction sector, which has become well established as one of Jordan’s key economic drivers. New companies are also entering the market, with an eye towards gaining a share of a major pipeline of projects now beginning to get under way – developments spanning the transport sector, residential...