The Middle East Economy

The town of Aqaba and the short strip of coast on which it lies represent Jordan’s only access to the sea. This makes Aqaba a strategic location for a range of sectors in the economy, including transport, logistics and industry. Aqaba is also a premier tourism destination, boasting the highest number of hotel nights outside of the capital. Furthermore, its tourism capacity is set to be expanded...

As the economy faces short-term challenges of low growth and a tight fiscal position, preparation is under way to support long-term recovery and lay foundations for the encouragement of investment as new sectors open up, notably in infrastructure and energy. Jordan faces several short-term challenges it must overcome to lay the foundations for when growth is expected to pick up from 2013. It must...

Includes information about Jordan’s geography, climate, population and demographics. The chapter also provides an overview of the kingdom’s natural resources, politics and government.

Turkey is a vast country with many things to see and do. The Guide contains highlights of some of the nation’s key attractions, as well as insights for new arrivals. Also contained in the guide are important phone numbers and hotel listings. The chapter also includes a feature article about the arts in Istanbul, with Bülent Eczacıbaşı, the Chairman of Eczacıbaşı Group and the Istanbul Foundation...

The Turkish economy rebounded from the global crisis to become an island of economic stability between Europe and the MENA region. The 15th-largest economy globally and the 6th-largest in Europe has experienced an unprecedented transformation in the past decade, as per capita GDP has risen more than three times. While the economy is plagued by a structural current account deficit, due to...

The Country Profile contains a brief introduction to contemporary Turkey, with information about the geography, language, culture and history.