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Strategies to meet Jordan's rising real estate demand and boost affordable options
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Centred on the capital, Amman, Jordan’s real estate sector experienced a largely stable 2016-17 period. Rents and sales prices registered marginal increases in the residential market, while there were slight declines in the commercial segment. Much of this was due to the higher growth and rapid development of recent years, which left a good supply of real estate, putting a break on upward…

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New labour pool and higher standards to help Jordan's construction sector meet increasing demand
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While external events have weighed on the sector in recent years, activity has started to pick up and there is reason to expect that this can be sustained. A number of factors, including the country’s sizeable refugee population and the government’s new focus on transport and infrastructure development, point to the potential for higher growth, and any easing of geopolitical tensions in…

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Jordan state policy and improving conditions to boost manufacturing and international trade
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The manufacturing, mining, quarrying and construction sectors continue to be pillars of Jordan’s economy, collectively accounting for around one-fifth of GDP in 2016. In recent years stable figures have been achieved despite adverse regional events, including war, border closures, population displacement and global market softening. This continued expansion and development is a testament…

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New tourism attractions and international connections encourage visitors and foreign investment to Jordan
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With sweeping desert landscapes alongside natural and man-made wonders, tourism is a key pillar of Jordan’s economy. Visitors flock to the country to see the fabled ancient city of Petra, take in important holy sites for Christians, Jews and Muslims, and bathe in the Dead Sea. While continued tension in the region has dented tourist numbers over the last few years, there are signs that this…

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Strategies to transform Jordan into a digital economy and leading ICT regional centre
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Holding the potential to become a major economic growth driver, Jordan’s ICT sector has seen decades of robust telecoms expansion and a liberalisation agenda launched in the early 2000s, supporting rapid growth in mobile penetration and internet usage. Jordan is slated to benefit from rising next-generation mobile broadband adoption, while its broader ICT sector has been the focus of a series…

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Comprehensive reforms and comparative advantage to provide solid base for Jordan's education system
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Jordan benefits from a well-developed, advanced education system, with literacy rates among the highest in the region, enrolment in the K-12 and post-secondary levels rising, and a large, diverse population of graduate students and researchers. However, the system is simultaneously dealing with rapid population growth and rising demand for post-secondary degrees, which has strained public universities,…

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More responsive and efficient tax regime incentivising investment in Jordan
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Over the past decade Jordan’s business environment has experienced significant and rapid changes in terms of its complexity and competitiveness in global markets. Increased demand for qualified labour, coupled with growing international competition for resources, have forced Jordanian businesses to remain flexible and become more resourceful. The government has worked diligently at implementing…

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Ongoing reforms and mid-term strategy keep Jordan's health care sector dynamic and robust
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A regional leader in service delivery and speciality care, Jordan’s health sector benefits from a large skilled workforce; a high-quality, low-cost medical tourism segment; and a robust pharmaceuticals manufacturing base. Expenditure on health care provision has risen consistently over the last decade, supporting strong improvements in indicators and outcomes. The sector does face significant…

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Reforms to boost consumer and environmental protection in Jordan
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Types of Companies The Companies Law No. 22 of 1997 (Companies Law) offers investors several types of companies for incorporation and investment in Jordan, the most common of which are the Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Private Shareholding Companies (PSC) and Public Shareholding Companies (PLC). Each of these companies are managed and represented by a board of directors consisting of…

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AMMAN ROTANA Al Sawoana Al Sawoda Street, Abdali PO Box 926111 Amman 11190 T: (+962) 6520 8888 F: (+962) 6520 8800 www.rotana.com/rotanahotelandresorts Rooms: 412 rooms and suites. Business & Conference Facilities: 9 meeting rooms and The Monarch Ballroom, which are equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment. Health & Leisure Facilities: Fitness centre, steam room, swimming pool and…