With sweeping desert landscapes alongside natural and man-made wonders, tourism is a key pillar of Jordan’s economy. Visitors flock to the country to see the fabled ancient city of Petra, take in important holy sites for Christians, Jews and Muslims, and bathe in the Dead Sea. While continued tension in the region has dented tourist numbers...
How much emphasis is being placed on improving air connectivity and accessibility to Jordan?
While external events have weighed on the sector in recent years, activity has started to pick up and there is reason to expect that this can be sustained. A number of factors, including the country’s sizeable refugee population and the government’s new focus on transport and infrastructure development, point to the potential for higher growth...
The textiles, garments and accessories segment has been a success story of Jordan’s industry. The ready-wear, footwear and fabric manufacturers have grown despite difficult business environments. The segment is likely to benefit from a relaxation of the rules of origin (ROO) agreement with the EU, as more companies raise standards to meet...
The manufacturing, mining, quarrying and construction sectors continue to be pillars of Jordan’s economy, collectively accounting for around one-fifth of GDP in 2016. In recent years stable figures have been achieved despite adverse regional events, including war, border closures, population displacement and global market softening. This...
How would you assess current levels of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the industrial sector?
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