How has regional unrest affected the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) aviation industry?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Kjeld Binger, CEO, Airport International Group (AIG) from The Report: Jordan 2012
Articles & Analysis | Changing times: Government strategy and regulatory reform from The Report: Jordan 2012
At a time when parts of Jordan’s transport sector are struggling because of regional turmoil and the wider economic downturn, industry analysts say it is crucial to plan ahead and modernise the country’s legislative framework in preparation for better times. A number of such changes are under way, with the government working to reform outdated laws...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Ibrahim Naouri, Chairman, Naouri Group from The Report: Jordan 2012
What measures should the government implement to streamline procedures in the transport sector and enhance regional connectivity?
Amid the regional turbulence caused by the Arab Spring, Jordan has navigated a steady course. This is a key advantage that the kingdom offers to foreign investors, who continue to regard the country as a strong base for targeting growth markets in the region and who are stepping up their involvement in core domestic industries such as energy, health care and information technology.
The transport sector accounts for around 12% of GDP and 10% of the country’s workforce, according to figures cited by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation in January 2012. The sector has traditionally been dominated by road infrastructure, with Aqaba’s seaport and air transport also playing an important role. The rail system is less developed, though the government is moving...
Economic update | Abu Dhabi: Expanding in aviation
13 Jul 2012
Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, is pushing forward with an expansion policy that should prepare it to compete in the increasingly competitive regional aviation environment.