The 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER2022) Shows $6.4 Trillion in Global Startup Economy Value Creation.
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FitchRatings has affirmed Jordan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BB-‘ with a Stable Outlook.
Dechert LLP, a leading global law firm with 22 offices around the world, has successfully advised the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the establishment of the Kingdom’s new Global Medium Term Note Program, which will increase the Kingdom’s flexibility and ability to access the international capital markets going forward, ...
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The World Bank expected a rise in the consumer price index (inflation) in Jordan to 3.3 percent for the current year, compared to 1.3 percent for the last year, with the inflation rate in Jordan returning to decline next year to 2.5 percent.
The Bank expected that the economies of ...
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Fitch Solutions sees a brightening outlook for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in 2022, as the region begins to shake-off some of the worst effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and moves toward greater economic normalisation.
Indeed, as oil production picks up, in line with a recovery in ...
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The government's general revenues rose to about JD 7.325 billion in 2021, according to figures released in late March by the Ministry of Finance (MoF). The actual collection rate rose by 100.4 percent, recording an increase of about JD 1.087 billion, compared to 2020.
The ministry attributed this rise ...
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The pandemic has reset the ways we live, work, and do business, accelerating some long-term shifts and setting new changes in motion. In 2021, the McKinsey Global Institute took stock of how the economy is transforming—and the new opportunities now at hand.
Below infographic showcases 12 of the most thought-provoking ...
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The impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is now reflecting in the net worth of the country's elite business people known to control vast fortunes. The economic sanctions imposed by the west have seen Russia's wealthy individuals incur significant losses in 2022.
Data acquired and calculated by Finbold indicates that Russia's top ...
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The Abdali Health and Wellness District, a dedicated district for health and wellness has been allocated in Phase I with an 81,615 sqm Net Development Rights (NDR)
The Abdali, a vibrant mixed-use development in the heart of Jordan’s capital, has allocated more than 80,000 sqm NDR to healthcare projects, making ...
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On Saturday, the National Economic Workshop titled "Advancing into the Future: Unleashing Potential to Modernize the Economy" kicked off at the Royal Court, with 17 experts representing vital sectors of the local economy.
The goal behind the five-week workshop is to assess the national economy's current state, identify opportunities to ...
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On Wednesday, His Majesty King Abdullah II met with local media figures at Al Husseiniya Palace to address domestic concerns. Discussions focussed on political, economic, and administrative reform process, Jordan’s ability to face numerous challenges, and the Kingdom’s regional and international role.
During the meeting, King Abdullah reiterated Jordan’s commitment ...
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On Tuesday, His Majesty King Abdullah II stressed the importance of the upcoming National Economic Workshop, which will be launched next Saturday under the title “Advancing into the Future: Unleashing Potential to Modernize the Economy”.
At a meeting with economic figures at Al Husseiniya Palace, attended by His Royal Highness ...
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On Tuesday, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Youssef Shamali, said Jordan's exports to the US market increased by 34.6 percent during the first eleven months of 2021, compared to the same period the year before.
The meeting was held to discuss cooperation between the two parties, which ...
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On Tuesday, the Head of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Nael Kabariti, discussed with the Tunisian Ambassador, Khaled al-Suhaili, means of boosting trade and investment exchange between Jordan and Tunisia.
Kabariti stressed the need to leverage ties for economic cooperation, noting that the Jordanian business sector seeks to further ...
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The Middle East findings of the 25th edition of PwC’s global CEO survey finds that 82 percent of regional business leaders expect global growth to improve in 2022 - the survey reports the current sense of optimism is tempered by an awareness of familiar and emerging threats and risks.
A ...
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On Sunday, His Majesty King Abdullah II reiterated that improving the economic roadmap, and developing workshops, projects and ideas that accelerate growth and create jobs are priorities over the coming period.
During a telepresence meeting with a number of economic figures, attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein ...
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During the the Jordan Chamber of Commerce's (JCC) general assembly meeting for 2020, the Head of the JCC, Nael Kabariti, called on the government to take all the necessary precautions ahead of the anticipated global economic downturn in 2022.
Kabariti stressed that "there are global indicators in this direction," adding ...
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The Head of the Lower House Economy and Investment Committee, Khair Abu Sa’ilik, warned of the dangers of cryptocurrency trading and added that "due" interest is paid to this issue. The committee meeting was held on Sunday to discuss the Central Bank of Jordan’s (CBJ) plan to launch ...
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Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Nael Kabariti, called on setting a comprehensive Arab-Russian economic strategy, based on Russia's long-standing scientific and industrial progress and broad Arab capabilities.
Kabariti stressed the need to market and attract Arab-Russian investments to reach an economic alliance that parallels major global blocs, ...
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On Wednesday, the Investment Minister, Khairy Amro, discussed means of cementing bilateral economic and investment relations, as well as other forms of cooperation with the Australian Ambassador to Jordan, Bernard Lynch.
Discussions also touched on the competitive advantages that the Kingdom enjoys such as security, political stability, as well as ...
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The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Investment and Commissioner-General of the Jordanian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, Zaher Qatarneh, discussed with Under Secretary of Foreign Trade and Industry at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Economy, Abdulla Al Saleh, prospects of enhancing economic, trade and investment relations between ...
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