How is the ministry working with other countries to reduce the burden of the Syrian crisis on Jordan?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Imad Fakhoury, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation: Interview from The Report: Jordan 2016
Articles & Analysis | Exports to Europe to grow as Jordan signs new trade deal from The Report: Jordan 2016
The amount of Jordanian exports to the European market is expected to rise following a newly inked deal with the EU that relaxes the rules of origin stipulations. More relaxed rules of origin will grant preferential access to Jordanian goods containing as much as 70% non-local materials. The agreement covers 52 product groups manufactured in...
Interviews & Viewpoints | King Abdullah II, on the need for support and unity in the face of a global crisis: Viewpoint from The Report: Jordan 2016
At this critical moment in world history, we are confronted with what is arguably the worst, most tragic humanitarian crisis of our time. The Syrian conflict is entering a sixth brutal year. Its bloodshed and human suffering have continued unabated. The repercussions have been global.
This section contains listings of some of Jordan’s leading hotels and resorts, contacts for important government offices and services, and useful information for visitors.
Despite facing a set of extraordinary external and internal challenges over the past several years, Jordan’s economy remained resilient in 2015. Although GDP growth fell to a six-year low as the kingdom grappled with a rising refugee population and regional volatility, the banking and industrial sectors continued to record a positive performance. The dissolution of Parliament in May 2016 led...
Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Jordan 2016
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the heart of the Middle East, in a region that is often termed the Levant. Its neighbouring countries include Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, Israel and Palestine to the west and Syria to the north. In all, Jordan covers 89,342 sq km of land and shares 1635 km of land border with Israel, Palestine, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Syria. In the...