JORDAN. Price stability continues across the Jordanian property sector, which is showing positive activity in both apartment and villa sales and leasing, according to Asteco Property Management’s Q2 2011 report.
“Despite regional political conflict, Jordan has remained consistent economically. Government statistics indicate the property sector has played a substantial role in this ongoing stability, indicating a 42% increase in all property and land transactions over the quarter.
Rental prices for two-bedroom apartments ranged from JOD3,000 and JOD13,000 per annum, with three-bedro
JORDAN. The humanitarian response to the conflict in Syria has already struggled to secure enough funding. If the situation continues to deteriorate and the needs continue to rise is a humanitarian response at US$5 billion a year sustainable?
JORDAN. Mobile commerce expert highlighted the importance of engaging national institutions and private sector companies in marketing campaigns that aim to raise public awareness of e-payment services.
INTERNATIONAL. U.S. F-16 combat aircraft and Patriot missile defense batteries sent to Jordan on a military exercise may remain in the country longer amid growing U.S. concerns that the country could collapse.
JORDAN. They have significant influence and sway, both societally and politically as a result of their extensive networks and relationships; Over US$1 trillion in assets will pass from one generation to the next over the coming 10 years.
JORDAN. PwC's Middle East 2013 CEO survey touches upon growth prospects and opportunities, "Go abroad" strategies, business risks and workforce availability; Optimism in the region is being translated into expectations of major increase in employment headcount.
UAE. Only 3% state a high level of satisfaction with their current remuneration; 21% expect a raise of more than 15% in 2013, according to Bayt.com and YouGov Salary survey.
JORDAN. The influx of refugees is affecting the livelihoods of Jordan's host communities and access to public services and basic commodities is under pressure.
INTERNATIONAL. The discussions on Syria come as Barack Obama is under increasing pressure from some U.S. lawmakers to do more to bring down Bashar al-Assad.
JORDAN. Lower foreign grants and high petroleum prices weakened Jordan's external and fiscal accounts in 2012; Outlook remains negative due to Syria fallout risk.
JORDAN. Significant minority equity stak in one of the largest producers of frozen and chilled food products in Jordan; First investment in Jordan by Carlyle.
KUWAIT. About US$150 million will be used to build a 65-megawatt wind farm in Maan and US$65 million is for a gas terminal in the Red Sea town of Aqaba.
IRAQ. Iraq has been "affected by a region seething with sectarianism and we are starting to see those problems come to us," Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said.
INTERNATIONAL. Jordan's energy potential lies in its unconventional resources - oil shale - which place it among the top ten in the world and account for 85% of known Middle Eastern oil shale resources.
UAE. The report ranks three GCC countries in the top 30 list globally, and another two in the top 40: Qatar (23), the United Arab Emirates (25), Bahrain (29), Saudi Arabia (31) and Oman (40), demonstrating that they continue to embrace ICT to boost their country's competitiveness.
INTERNATIONAL. Global emerging market equity allocations at lowest since 2008; A net 56% of global investors believe the world economy will strengthen over the coming year, up from a net 48% in May.
UAE. Atiq ur Rehman, CEO Citi - Middle East division - discussed the appeal of Dubai and its competitiveness as a global city, during a speech to over 100 graduating Executive MBA students and alumni at London Business School's "Spring Celebration Event".
INTERNATIONAL. Little substantive change will occur beyond more careful rhetoric regarding both Iran's nuclear program and Tehran's support for the embattled Syrian regime. While challenges to both Iran's domestic policy realignment and outreach to the US thus remain, Western and regional hopes for such change endure.
UAE. Atiq ur Rehman, CEO Citi - Middle East division - discussed the appeal of Dubai and its competitiveness as a global city, during a speech to over 100 graduating Executive MBA students and alumni at London Business School's "Spring Celebration Event".
INTERNATIONAL. US officials said they hoped to meet the insurgents within days, as the Afghan government took control of nationwide security from NATO troops.
UAE. Collaboration between DFM and licensed brokerage firms provides clients with effective applications to trade shares through handheld devices; "Emirates NBD" and "Mubasher" provide the service, "Alramz" and "Hermes" to follow .
INTERNATIONAL. In this exclusive interview, Chris Faulkner, CEO of Breitling Energy Companies discusses how Bakken has turned the US into an economic powerhouse and how the US can compete with Saudi Arabia.
UAE. Atiq ur Rehman, CEO Citi - Middle East division - discussed the appeal of Dubai and its competitiveness as a global city, during a speech to over 100 graduating Executive MBA students and alumni at London Business School's "Spring Celebration Event".
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