Jordan Focus

Jordan’s economy hit by soaring oil prices
Rising oil prices have forced Jordan to scrap most of its fuel subsidies, which in turn has led to high inflation across all sectors of the kingdom’s economy. With oil prices expected to remain high for the foreseeable future, how successful will Jordan be in its efforts to grow its economy and raise the standard of living for Jordanians?
Jordan: Monday, April 28 - 2008 at 10:46

Royal Jordanian still flying high
Royal Jordanian used its recent general assembly to report glowing numbers for 2007 and express optimism for higher profits this year. The company also identified several factors that are driving its growth and explained how it will be addressing challenges that it faces down the road.
Jordan: Tuesday, April 08 - 2008 at 11:07 |

Cisco seeks to tap Jordan’s technological growth
In recent years Jordan has increased its efforts to use the power of information and communications technologies (ICTs) to drive growth and development in the country. US-based networking company Cisco Systems has been an important partner in this effort and it remains committed to helping the kingdom reap the benefits of technology and offer innovative services to its citizens.
Jordan: Monday, March 24 - 2008 at 11:30 |

Jordan’s real estate sector still riding high
Jordan’s real estate market is showing no signs of slowing down as it continues to ride the wave of the kingdom’s surging economy. Recent announcements from the growing sector include a $7bn housing project for low-income citizens in the kingdom and the entry into the market by one of the region’s largest developers.
Jordan: Wednesday, March 12 - 2008 at 13:53 |

Jordan steps up efforts to attract foreign direct investment
Like other countries in the Middle East, Jordan has taken steps to liberalise its economy and implement free zones to help attract foreign direct investment (FDI), but its success in this regard still lags far behind other countries in the region. However, although it faces challenges in its efforts to compete with other emerging markets for investment, Jordan’s ability to attract FDI has risen in recent years and it is developing a strategy to attract greater investment in the future.
Jordan: Monday, February 18 - 2008 at 09:59 |

Jordan’s film industry aims for the stars
Jordan would seem like an unlikely candidate to be the Hollywood of the Middle East, but the tiny country on the Dead Sea has set its sights on being a world-class player in the film industry.
Jordan: Tuesday, January 29 - 2008 at 13:30 |

Jordan: year in review
In this wrap up of the year 2007 in Jordan, we examine the activity and growth that took place in the kingdom’s tourism, real estate, telecom and IT sectors.
Jordan: Sunday, December 30 - 2007 at 13:12 |

New businesses and territories for Saraya
It has been a frenetic year for Jordanian real estate development firm Saraya Holdings. Last December, the firm was unveiling details of its Saraya Islands project in Ras Al Khaimah and speaking of strong sales at its flagship development in Aqaba. Now, as 2007 draws to a close, Saraya’s property ventures have not only moved on apace but the firm has also branched out into new territories and even entirely new business sectors.
Jordan: Wednesday, December 05 - 2007 at 15:08 |

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