What more can be done to change the perception that political instability within the region threatens Jordan’s safety and security?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Taha Al Zboun, CEO, Dead Sea Development Zone: Interview from The Report: Jordan2015
Interviews & Viewpoints | Hani Mulki, Chief Commissioner, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA): Interview from The Report: Jordan2015
How is ASEZA working to attract and retain tourists, and lengthen their stays in Aqaba?
Articles & Analysis | Affordable housing remains a priority for the real estate sector from The Report: Jordan2015
Despite some challenges for Jordan’s economy, 2014 saw trading in real estate continue to post healthy growth along with steady rises in property prices. This was especially true in the capital, Amman, where pressure on land and sought-after areas in the city centre has kept returns high for investors. Elsewhere, the need for lower-cost...
Articles & Analysis | New companies enter the market, despite high energy and labour costs from The Report: Jordan2015
The year 2014 was marked by strong growth in the construction sector, which has become well established as one of Jordan’s key economic drivers. New companies are also entering the market, with an eye towards gaining a share of a major pipeline of projects now beginning to get under way – developments spanning the transport sector, residential...
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Jordan2015
The year 2014 was marked by strong growth in the construction sector and despite regional volatility slowing rollout for tourism projects, new developments in the residential, transport and energy sectors are expected to continue fueling growth. Indeed, credit extended to the construction sector in 2014 totalled $658m, up from $569m in 2013. In terms of real estate, 2014 saw trading continue...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Eric Vemer, CEO, Group Five: Interview from The Report: South Africa 2016
How would you rate the progress of the government’s strategic infrastructure projects (SIPs)?