The construction industry is widely expected to be one of the principal beneficiaries of Kuwait’s portfolio of KD30bn ($107.14bn) in large projects first proposed in 2010. With an evident determination by Kuwait’s latest parliament to implement key components of the National Development Plan (NDP), confidence is building within the sector, which is...
The industrial sector is looking forward to the substantial growth opportunities presented by a number of development projects announced by the government in February 2010. Many hope that 2013 will see progress accelerate on these projects after a number of delays, primarily the result of tensions between parliament and the Cabinet. While challenges...
A large number of privatisations were undertaken in Jordan between the mid-1990s and mid-2000s, includ-ing the sale of several large stakes in major industrial firms, notably in the phosphates and potash sectors. Many years after their completion, such sell-offs remain controversial, facing ongoing opposition from employ-ees of some of the companies...
Strong global demand for fertiliser on the back of high-er international food prices should mean big business for Jordan, which is a major producer and exporter of potash and phosphate rocks, key materials for fertilis-er production. While raw materials currently take up the bulk of exports, the country is also moving up the value chain by becoming...
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for the great majority of Jordanian businesses and industry, as well as for a large share of national eco-nomic output. However, as in many developing coun-tries, the segment faces a number of significant challenges, not least the ability to raise financing for projects, which is an issue for...
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...
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