Accounting for just over 3% of the territory of the UAE, Sharjah is the third-largest emirate, and has long played an important cultural and economic role in the region. Home to a number of principal commercial, educational and cultural institutions, Sharjah is also unique as an emirate in that it is adjacent to both the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, on which it owns three exclaves: Kalba, Dibba...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Sharjah 2018
Sharjah has long played an important economic and cultural role in the UAE, and boasts one of the most diversified economies by regional standards, with no individual sector accounting for more than 20% of GDP.
The guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Jordan, contact details for important government offices and services, as well as useful tips and information for business and leisure visitors alike.
Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Jordan 2018
This chapter contains an overview of the legal framework in which local and foreign investors operate in Jordan including an outline of workers’ rights and employer regulations and a summary of the types of company for investment. This chapter contains a viewpoint from Khaled Asfour, Managing Partner, Zu’bi Advocates & Legal Consultants.
This chapter contains an overview of the tax framework in which local and foreign investors operate in Jordan including a look at the changes to the tax code that are currently underway and a breakdown of the investment incentives available in the country’s special economic zones. This chapter contains a viewpoint from Osama Shakhatreh, Assurance Partner, Ernst & Young Jordan.
Chapter | Health & Education from The Report: Jordan 2018
A regional leader in service delivery and speciality care, Jordan’s health sector benefits from a large skilled workforce; a high-quality,...