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...
Jordan’s multitude of free trade agreements (FTAs) has created a vehicle for both domestic economic development and greater integration with the global economy. In 1997 King Hussein signed the Greater Arab Free Trade Agreement (GAFTA), marking the first of a series of trade-related accords. Throughout the 2000s, Jordan signed more than seven...
What are the objectives of the Jordan 2025 development blueprint, and how will they ensure longer-term economic sustainability?
What more can be done to change the perception that political instability within the region threatens Jordan’s safety and security?
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.
The economy looks set to continue its positive trajectory in 2015, with the IMF praising the kingdom for its resilience in the face of challenging external factors, forecasting GDP growth of 2.5% and 4% over the medium term, from 3.1% in 2014. Fiscal space freed up by lower oil prices will help support expansion, with construction, mining,...
Stay updated on how some of the world’s most promising markets are being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, and what actions governments and private businesses are taking to mitigate challenges and ensure their long-term growth story continues.
Register now and also receive a complimentary 2-month licence to the OBG Research Terminal.
Register Here×