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<description><![CDATA[Tameer International, an arm of UAE-based property developer Tameer Holding, last October announced its first foray in Jordan, Madinat Al Majd. The housing venture, located in Zarqa, will have around 18,500 residential units, with 70% of them earmarked for those with limited means. AME Info caught up with Mohammed Habib, General Manager of Tameer in Jordan, for an update on the project and get an insight into Jordan&#039;s real estate sector.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Jordan's IT industry is experiencing rapid growth, and one of the companies capitalising on this wave is Optimiza, an Amman-based technology solutions and business consulting services firm. AME Info recently got an update on the company and on Jordan's IT industry in general from Optimiza's Chief Technology Officer Kamal Hazboun.]]></description>
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<title>Islamic finance to see rapid growth in Jordan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Islamic finance is a subject that is gaining increasing attention throughout the world as soaring energy revenues in the Gulf have fueled investment in the region. However, although Islamic finance is not a new concept, it remains a mystery to many financial professionals. To help shed light on this subject, we asked the experts at Jordinvest to provide an overview of the industry and its impact in Jordan.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[The massive Abdali Downtown development in Amman, Jordan was launched in June 2003 with the goal of creating a vibrant central business and residential district to catapult the city into the 21st century. Although the project is still in its construction phase, early signs indicate that it is well on its way to meeting its objectives.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[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?]]></description>
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