The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the heart of the Middle East, in a region often termed the Levant. Jordan’s bordering countries include Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, Israel and Palestine to the west, and Syria to the north. In total, Jordan covers 89,342 sq km of land and shares 1635 km of land border with...
For decades, various Middle Eastern countries and factions have clashed over land disagreements, religious differences and historical grievances. Against this backdrop, Jordan has emerged as a bulwark of stability. The kingdom has a history of political security and has long acted as a haven for individuals and families seeking refuge from...
People everywhere in the world are hungry for economic opportunity. And it’s about a lot more than being able to make money. It’s about your dignity. It’s about respect. It’s about your place in your community. And to be frank, the challenges ahead for all of us are immense, especially in regions with developing economies and rapidly growing...
It is time for a new push, engaging all sectors, to create inclusive growth. This is Jordan’s goal: re-launching growth and investment while deepening reform and inclusion. To this end, public-private partnerships are our building blocks. Our 10-year economic blueprint, Jordan 2025, will enable us to move quickly to diversify resources,...
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.
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...
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