As Ras Al Khaimah’s economy has developed over the past decade, the emirate has built a reputation as a regional centre for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In 2009, SMEs accounted for 85-95% of all economic activity in the UAE, according to a report released by the Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development (ADCED). In RAK, the percentage...
With a reputation for fiscal prudence and a strong emphasis on industry, Ras Al Khaimah stands out in the Gulf as one of the region’s most diversified economies. RAK’s government has run a consistent fiscal surplus over the last decade, enabling it to make considered investments that, in turn, have helped create a broad-based economy with a high...
Boasting some of the fastest-growing free trade zones in the region, Ras Al Khaimah has witnessed impressive economic expansion and diversification across key industries in recent years. The emirate is on its way to becoming an important investment destination in the region.
The calibre of Jordan’s human resources is a key factor behind its emergence as a regional IT centre, but the sector faces challenges on the labour front, including the need to ensure that the country’s universities continue to produce graduates up to speed with the latest technology. The government and the private sector are undertaking a range of...
The telecoms market in Jordan benefits from being largely liberalised and highly competitive, particularly in the mobile sector, which dominates the voice and internet segments in terms of subscriptions. In the early days of mobile phone technology Jordan was something of a pioneer, but fell slightly behind on the implementation of 3G. However, by...
In March 2010 Orange became the first operator to launch a 3G mobile service in Jordan, having acquired a 15-year licence – including a one-year exclusivity deal – the previous year. Zain joined Orange with the launch of its mobile broadband service in March 2011, with a network that uses HSPA+-based infrastructure. Then in January 2012 Jordan’s...
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