Jordan

  • Oct 14
  • 2 min read

Jordan’s economic growth will be hit by regional wars

The IMF is set to release USD131mn following the latest review of its support package

Jordan
  • Oct 9
  • 7 min read

Jordan's continued power-sector success faces hurdles

Jordan has successfully built a reliable electricity sector despite its lack of hydrocarbons and capital

Jordan
  • Oct 7
  • 2 min read

Jordan-United Arab Emirates deal will boost trade

A trade and investment agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was signed in Amman yesterday

Jordan
  • Sep 19
  • 2 min read

Middle East interest rates will follow US rate cuts

Most regional countries with currencies pegged to the US dollar cut their benchmark interest rates yesterday

Middle East
  • Sep 16
  • 2 min read

Jordan’s policies will be affected by Gaza war

A new prime minister was appointed yesterday and charged with improving democracy and the economy

Jordan
  • Sep 12
  • 2 min read

Jordan’s king will retain ultimate power

The Islamist opposition made significant gains in the parliamentary election but does not have a majority

Jordan
  • Sep 10
  • 2 min read

Jordan’s election could increase opposition MPs

Jordan’s electoral system still favours tribally affiliated candidates, who tend to support the government

Jordan
  • Sep 9
  • 2 min read

Jordan will crack down further on potential dissidents

An attack by a Jordanian truck driver resulted in the death of three Israelis yesterday

Jordan
  • Sep 5
  • 2 min read

Railway plan will boost Jordan’s balance of payments

Jordan signed agreements with the United Arab Emirates which will boost the export of phosphates and potash

Jordan