EDITOR'S PICKS
Jordan
EDUCATION
Focus: Boosting vocational and technical training
Aiming for As
Jordan is facing a rough road ahead toward pragmatism in the education system; however, the nation's educational decision-makers are determined that vocational training is the right way to go.
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Jordan
AQABA
Interview
Jordan Projects for Tourism Development
TBY talks to Marwan Shennara, COO of Jordan Projects for Tourism Development (JPTD).
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Jordan
AQABA
Interview
The Resilience Dividend
Undeterred by a slew of economic challenges, Ayla has kept its growth trajectory and purpose alive by investing in IT, sustainability, and world-class recreation facilities.
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Jordan
AQABA
Forum
Logistics
With an increasing number of logistics companies based in Aqaba, Jordan is promoting itself as an alternative to other regional trading hubs and setting its eyes on serving Syria, Iraq, and the wider region.
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Jordan
AQABA
Interview
The Right People
With support from HM King Abdullah II, PBI Aqaba Industrial Estate has fast become a base for a wide range of industries, including multiple high-tech businesses.
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Jordan
TOURISM
Focus: Adventure tourism
Trailblazer
Jordan Trail is marking the path for the Kingdom's adventure tourism segment.
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Jordan
AQABA
Interview
The Right People
With support from HM King Abdullah II, PBI Aqaba Industrial Estate has fast become a base for a wide range of industries, including multiple high-tech businesses.
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AQABA
Focus: Gateway to the Levant
Through the Door
The Red Sea port of Aqaba is facilitating the transit of goods to Jordan and beyond.
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Jordan
AQABA
Forum
Logistics
With an increasing number of logistics companies based in Aqaba, Jordan is promoting itself as an alternative to other regional trading hubs and setting its eyes on serving Syria, Iraq, and the wider region.
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Jordan
AQABA
Interview
The Resilience Dividend
Undeterred by a slew of economic challenges, Ayla has kept its growth trajectory and purpose alive by investing in IT, sustainability, and world-class recreation facilities.
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Jordan
AQABA
Interview
Jordan Projects for Tourism Development
TBY talks to Marwan Shennara, COO of Jordan Projects for Tourism Development (JPTD).
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Jordan
DIPLOMACY
Inside Perspective
The Dawn of a New Era
Under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, Jordan has stood strong in the face of regional and global challenges. With a forward-looking strategy, the country refocuses on its competitive advantages, chief among them its geostrategic position and high-value human capital.
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Jordan
DIPLOMACY
Inside Perspective
Full Thrust Ahead
Jordan's immediate focus is to stimulate economic growth and propel productivity and job creation, for which the government continues to work on its priority action plan and undertake scores of reforms.
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DIPLOMACY
Focus: Remittances
Homeward Bound
For many countries, the remittances of their diasporas and migrant worker populations provide a vital contribution to GDP.
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Jordan
DIPLOMACY
Guest Speaker
Stronger Together
The UK is at the center of coordinating the assistance that will help lay the foundations for a strong and prosperous future for Jordan.
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Jordan
DIPLOMACY
Guest Speaker
On The Right Track
Similar histories make Jordan and the Philippines compelling business partners. Both countries are now discussing ways to further expand cooperation in multiple areas of governance.
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Jordan
ECONOMY
Interview
From Strength to Strength
Economic reforms have put Jordan on the radar of international investors, and the government is utilizing the World Bank's global expertise to further improve its investment climate.
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Jordan
ECONOMY
Interview
Secure Investment
JIC is tasked with attracting foreign investment into Jordan by highlighting the competitive characteristics of the different governorates and the latest investor-friendly developments.
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Jordan
ECONOMY
Interview
A Helping Hand
The King Hussein Foundation is Jordan's most prominent philanthropic organization, seeking a level playing field for all Jordanians.
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Jordan
ECONOMY
Interview
Pioneering Change
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global aims to apply Finland's economic and education model to Jordan and is doing so by enabling the power of digital economy and spearheading changes in the education and ICT sectors.
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Jordan
ECONOMY
Interview
Best Never Rest
Nuqul exports to more than 70 countries and is at the forefront of technology, spearheading both disruption and expansion.
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Jordan
ECONOMY
Interview
Turning Challenges into Opportunities
The closure of Syrian and Iraqi borders hit the Jordanian economy hard, but Kawar Group continues to leverage its expertise in disruptive technologies to streamline global assistance to refugees and enhance Jordan's exports.
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ECONOMY
Communiqué
Family Business: ACRoss Generations
KPMG provides a comprehensive account of the family business landscape in Jordan.
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Jordan
ECONOMY
Forum
Why Jordan?
Stability in a region marred by instability, a well-educated and modern workforce, and a focus on technological adoption are the prime reasons why regional and international organizations choose to set up shop in the Hashemite Kingdom.
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Jordan
ECONOMY
Interview
Something for Everyone
By offering streamlined business solutions for investors and business owners, not to mention fiscal and financial incentives and top-notch free zone facilities, the airport free zone at Queen Alia Int'l has something for everyone.
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Jordan
ECONOMY
Interview
A Pilgrim’s Progress
Huge investments in renewables and infrastructure catering to Hajj pilgrims are helping the Kingdom meet its economic and spiritual needs.
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ECONOMY
Focus: Tax reforms
What do you Owe?
Following public protests in 2018, the Jordanian government has moved forward by implementing IMF-backed tax reforms to lower record public debt and stimulate growth in the economy.
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Jordan
ECONOMY
Interview
Innovation Through Delegation
From 15 staff to 200 in less than a decade, KPMG Jordan is building on its presence in the Kingdom to launch into Palestine, Iraq, and elsewhere.
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Jordan
ECONOMY
B2B
Economic Thought Leaders
Attracting foreign investment is a priority for Jordan's government, and the private sector is key to leading the effort.
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Jordan
ECONOMY
B2B
Investment Funds
These sizeable investment firms see many opportunities across Jordan, from bonds, equity, and real estate to tourism, infrastructure, and SMEs.
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ECONOMY
Focus: London conference
Economic Lifeline
Jordan is turning a new page after years of setbacks. As international partners rally to offer more support for its beleaguered economy than ever before, the stakes have never been higher.
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ECONOMY
Interview
The Best Time to Plant a Tree
Already a leading producer of the country's most sophisticated weaponry, KADDB is pushing ahead into AI, cybersecurity, encryption, unmanned systems, 3D printing, and jamming devices.
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Jordan
ECONOMY
B2B
Retail
Much is changing within the retail sector globally, and retail companies are concentrating on their differentiation in order to succeed in this market.
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Jordan
ECONOMY
Spotlight Feature
Let's Do This Together
Public-private cooperation could help boost investment in key areas going forward.
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Jordan
GREEN ECONOMY
Interview
Eyes on the Future
EDAMA works with the government, multi-lateral organizations, and educational institutions to raise awareness regarding environmental concerns and increase the share of renewable energy in Jordan's energy mix.
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Jordan
GREEN ECONOMY
Interview
Eyes on the Future
EDAMA works with the government, multi-lateral organizations, and educational institutions to raise awareness regarding environmental concerns and increase the share of renewable energy in Jordan's energy mix.
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Jordan
GREEN ECONOMY
Interview
Catalyst Investment Management
TBY talks to Ennis Rimawi, Managing Director, Catalyst Investment Management, on Green Economy sector.
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Jordan
GREEN ECONOMY
Focus: Solar Exports
On the Road to Solar Power Exports
Jordan is pushing strongly for the development of its power generation industry based on solar power projects.
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Jordan
GREEN ECONOMY
B2B
Solar Energy
Jordan developed solar energy to overcome rising fuel prices years ago and is now exporting its expertise across the region.
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Jordan
FINANCE
Interview
Broad Strokes
The Ministry of Finance has worked closely with national stakeholders to develop inclusive policies such as the recently passed tax reform.
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Jordan
FINANCE
Interview
Master of my Domain
The central bank retains stewardship of an economy under pressure due to myriad external challenges.
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Jordan
FINANCE
Interview
Thinking Outside the Box
Looking ahead to the future, Capital Bank is undergoing a digital transformation that will set it apart from other banks in Jordan.
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Jordan
FINANCE
Interview
Best Practices
SGBJ is optimistic that the situation in Jordan will start to pick up and is ready to be part of upcoming opportunities.
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Jordan
FINANCE
Interview
Standard Chartered Bank
TBY talks toMuhannad Mukahall, CEO Jordan & Country Head of Commercial Banking Jordan, Standard Chartered Bank on the Finance sector.
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Jordan
FINANCE
B2B
Islamic Banking
Making Islamic banking available to more Jordanians is one way to ensure financial services are more inclusive.
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Jordan
FINANCE
Interview
BLOM Bank Jordan
TBY talks to Dr. Adnan Al'Araj, General Manager, BLOM Bank Jordan, on Finance sector.
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Jordan
FINANCE
Interview
Lending a Hand
CRIF Jordan is working with stakeholders from multiple sectors to develop access to credit.
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Jordan
FINANCE
B2B
Mobile Payments
Digital banking is revolutionizing money thanks to close cooperation between firms and banks.
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FINANCE
Focus: Fintech & financial inclusion
Time to Get Involved
Thanks to fintech, more Jordanians are gaining access to financial services.
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Jordan
FINANCE
Interview
Bell Weather
ASE is working to attract foreign investment to local Jordanian companies.
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Jordan
FINANCE
B2B
Investment
Financial products are in demand in Jordan, where security gives the sector reason to be optimistic, despite regional uncertainties.
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Jordan
FINANCE
Interview
Securing the Future
AICJ is working with regional partners and shareholders to deliver high-tech solutions to customers.
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Jordan
FINANCE
Forum
Insurance
The insurance industry in Jordan is making efforts to streamline services and deliver a paperless product to customers, with technology as a crucial partner.
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Jordan
ENERGY
Interview
Powering Forward
Given the importance of the energy sector in Jordan, the priority of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is to bring down costs to enable growth and competitiveness.
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Jordan
ENERGY
Interview
Terminal Velocıty
Established as part of Jordan's oil sector reform, JOTC manages the operating and strategic storage capacities for petroleum products in the Kingdom.
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Jordan
ENERGY
Interview
Untapped Wealth
APCO's oil-shale power plant, the biggest energy sector investment in Jordan, will boost investments, create jobs, and kick start the oil-shale industry once completed.
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Jordan
ENERGY
Focus: Diversification of energy matrix
A Highly Charged Issue
To liberate itself from the crushing economic weight of imported energy, Jordan has set in motion a wide-reaching program of multi-source generation thanks to legislation aimed at supporting commercial initiatives.
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Jordan
ENERGY
Interview
Chain Reaction
In addition to building reactors, JAEC is also focusing on training a new generation of Jordanians to lead atomic energy developments.
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Jordan
ENERGY
Interview
Voices from the Sector: Energy
TBY talks to Amjad Al Rawashdeh, Managing Director of National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) and to Mohammad Khasawneh, Director General of National Petroleum Company (NPC) on the Energy sector.
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Jordan
ENERGY
Interview
Major Plans Afoot
With Jordan ranked the seventh-largest producer of potash globally in 2018, APC is exploring options to maximize and increase production.
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Jordan
ENERGY
Interview
Opening New Frontiers
Both Jordan and the greater Arab world are rich in resources, which ARMICO strives to put to the best possible use.
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Jordan
INDUSTRY
Interview
Let’s Make a Deal
Jordan has proven its resilience by continuing to boost exports despite regional turmoil, and its trade ties are only strengthening.
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Jordan
INDUSTRY
Voices from the Sector
Modern Arab Distribution
TBY talks to Khaldoun Hallak, Managing Director of Modern Arab Distribution Ltd. (MADL) and Dr. Jamal Al Sarayrah, Chairman of KEMAPCO Arab Fertilizers and Chemicals Industrieson the Industry sector.
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Jordan
INDUSTRY
Focus: Boosting exports
Ship it
After a few tough years, Jordan's exports are bouncing back, with new potential on the horizon.
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Jordan
INDUSTRY
Interview
The Billion-mark Bar
Not merely a landmark firm for listing on the NASDAQ, Jerash is launching factories in areas with high unemployment and gaining duty-free access to European markets.
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Jordan
INDUSTRY
Interview
Just on the Mark
Working in tandem with the government to establish productive, skill-building factories for underemployed youth across the country, Classic Fashion is driving the country's modernization efforts.
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Jordan
TELECOMS & IT
Interview
Ready to Enable
The Ministry of Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship sees the sector as a key enabler for wider economic growth and is also pioneering support for its female staff.
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Jordan
TELECOMS & IT
Interview
Tailored to Suit
Hugely ambitious, Umniah is fighting to bring ultra-high-speed broadband to 70% of households in Jordan within the next three years.
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TELECOMS & IT
Focus: Exporting services
Putting Byte in the Economy
Jordan is today a Middle East technology start-up hub, where highly skilled tech firms look outward to the Gulf Region given the limited scale of the domestic market.
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Jordan
TELECOMS & IT
Interview
The Glue that Binds
ITG is a strong example of a local firm that has spread its wings and made its mark internationally. That is not to say it has outgrown Jordan; it views the country as a key hub in its network.
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Jordan
TELECOMS & IT
Interview
Standing Out from the Crowd
PST stands out as a key enabler of the banking sector's digital transformation by establishing the backbone of the program.
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Jordan
TRANSPORT
Interview
Get in the Mode
By normalizing relations with important neighbors in addition to boosting critical infrastructural links, Jordan's Ministry of Transport is sowing the seeds of long-term future growth.
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Jordan
TRANSPORT
Interview
The Right Room for Growth
As the largest employer in Jordan and to a large extent the commercial face of the Kingdom, Royal Jordanian's turnaround since 2017 bodes well for the country.
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Jordan
TRANSPORT
Interview
No Threshold Spared
Through its dogged dedication, AIG's push to get every stakeholder pursuing a common goal did much to help Queen Alia International cross the crucial 8 million-passenger mark in 2018.
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Jordan
TRANSPORT
Focus: Aviation infrastructure
Taking the Sky Road
Despite the damaging effect of the dire security situation in neighboring Syria and Yemen, tourism still represents around 14% of Jordan's GDP, and central to that industry is the country's aviation infrastructure.
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Jordan
TRANSPORT
Interview
One Size Suits All
The company's transformation has been about more than new facilities and investing in infrastructure, but about changing mindsets, driving change, and guiding coalitions.
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Jordan
TRANSPORT
Interview
Package Deal
DHL, a worldwide package delivery and logistics service, is taking advantage of Jordan's location and the boom in e-commerce to deliver results for customers across the value chain.
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Jordan
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Interview
A Riveting Future
Jordan needs to house more people than ever before, and it is looking to turn its construction sector to the task of rebuilding neighboring countries in need as well.
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Jordan
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Interview
A Part of the Community
Abdali Investment & Development continually seeks the best way to add value and bring in developers and investors.
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Jordan
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Voices from the Sector
Voices from the Sector: Real Estate and Construction
Tby talks to Samir S. Kattan, Managing Director of Associated Transtech Contracting (ASTRACO), Basil Marji, Managing Director of Izzat Marji Group (IMG) and Tarek Zuriekat, CEO of Engicon Group on real estate sector.
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REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
Focus
The Waiting Game
Jordan occupies the perfect position to aid in the reconstruction of Iraq and Syria, but investors must exercise caution and patience.
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Jordan
EDUCATION
Interview
High Marks
Jordan is trying to transform its education sector in order to spur the development of the Kingdom's knowledge-based economy.
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Jordan
EDUCATION
Voices from the Sector
Voices from the Sector: Education
TBY talks to Dr. Muhyieddeen Touq, General Manager of ChangeAgent for Arab Development and Education Reform (CADER), Prof. Dr. Zeidan Kafafi, President, of Yarmouk University and Shireen Yacoub, CEO of Edraak on education sector.
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EDUCATION
Focus: Boosting vocational and technical training
Aiming for As
Jordan is facing a rough road ahead toward pragmatism in the education system; however, the nation's educational decision-makers are determined that vocational training is the right way to go.
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HEALTH
Interview
Body and Mind
The Jordanian Ministry of Health is focusing on developing the country as a destination for medical tourism and making sure Jordanians live healthier, happier, and longer lives.
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Jordan
HEALTH
Interview
Special Treatment
An award-winning medical center, The Specialty Hospital has received numerous recognitions for its contributions to medicine in Jordan.
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Jordan
HEALTH
Interview
Country Doctor
The KHCF is putting charitable partnerships to good use and expanding access to cancer care across the region.
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HEALTH
Focus: Medical tourism
The Doctor Will See You Now
A decade after being acknowledged as a top destination for medical tourism by the World Bank, Jordan is trying to retain its status as the leading provider of healthcare services in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Jordan
HEALTH
Interview
Passing the Test
MedLabs Consultancy is bringing world-class medical testing services to Jordan and the region, reinventing what used to be a “one-man show.”
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Jordan
TOURISM
Interview
Destined for Greatness
The Jordan Tourism Board is keen to tell the world about the country's trove of natural wonders and historic sites.
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Jordan
TOURISM
Interview
Natural Growth
Jordan boasts numerous ecosystems, and conserving this biodiversity is key to developing jobs in the tourism sector.
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Jordan
TOURISM
Focus: Adventure tourism
Trailblazer
Jordan Trail is marking the path for the Kingdom's adventure tourism segment.
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