Work is under way in Jordan to develop a strong, holistic education system covering all phases of schooling from kindergarten to university. The system is likely to see improvements thanks to several initiatives aimed at refining learning methods and upgrade resources in primary schools. Additionally, Jordanian universities are taking steps to...
One of the largest contributors to the national econ-omy and to employment, the retail sector continues to see healthy growth, despite facing a number of chal-lenges. Franchising is well established in Jordan, with a constant flow of international brands entering the king-dom, and another major mall is due to be completed in 2014, the second opening...
Over the past decade, a combination of factors like high-quality care and low costs have helped attract an increasing number of patients to Jordan as medical tourists. The sector has gained more international recognition in recent years, as well. In a 2009-10 review of the global medical tourism industry, the World Bank ranked Jordan fifth best in...
The mobile sector in Jordan is marked by stiff competition. Indeed, in its 2012 Cellular Competition Intensity Index Amman-based Arab Advisors Group said the kingdom had the most competitive mobile telephony market in the region after Saudi Arabia, having evaluated the number of operators and services available in 19 Middle East and North Africa (...
The future of Aqaba’s economy depends partly upon the development of its transport infrastructure, with industry and tourism reliant on the effectiveness of transport links. And as the Gulf of Aqaba’s largest city and Jordan’s only seaport, the implications of its trans-port industry spreads well beyond the local economy.
Technology-driven medical care is a promising area for growth in the kingdom, with both government and private medical facilities taking steps to implement information and communications technology (ICT) health tools, and technology companies working to develop more advanced services and products. As well as ben-efitting the general population, a...
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