The contribution of agriculture to the Jordanian economy is larger and more important than it may seem at first glance. While the sector made up 4.4% of GDP in 2011, it accounted for 15.3% of national exports. Due to the growth of agribusinesses regionally, many believe Jordanian produce could be exported in greater quantities to neighbouring...
A regional pioneer in online media, Jordan has seen internet penetration rise rapidly in recent years, with this translating into a boom in online media consumption. Print outlets are responding by upgrading their websites, but traditional print media still retains advantages. Online media faces challenges, including a proliferation of poor-quality...
TYPES OF COMPANIES: The Companies Law of 1997 gives the investor several types of companies through which it can make its investment. The most popular are: limited liability companies (LLC), private shareholding companies (PSC) and public shareholding companies (PLC). A foreign investor may also have the...
Recognising that severe water scarcity requires concerted action, policymakers are aiming not only to boost supply through mega-projects but also to enhance delivery through the improvement of water and wastewater networks. To achieve these goals, current and anticipated investments from the private sector are key to achieving these goals.
Ranked by the World Bank as the world’s fifth-strongest medical tourism destination – and the best in the MENA region – Jordan is known for having an accessible, affordable and high-quality health care system. Although regional unrest has recently reduced the inflow of patients to Jordan, a rising number of Libyan medical tourists bodes well for...
Over the previous decade Jordan has witnessed the introduction of significant economic reforms designed to stimulate growth and increase the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country. Policy changes, combined with the rise of the kingdom as a secure haven in which companies can operate, have transformed the country into an attractive...
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