Jordan
Jordan will capitalise on crown prince wedding profile
Following a glamorous royal wedding, Crown Prince Hussein is standing in for his father
JordanJordanian laws may restrict political space
Proposed legislative reforms present a complex picture but highlight risks to civil society and free speech
JordanInvestment will be slow to replace aid in Jordan
The prime minister chaired a meeting to approve a medium-term investment promotion strategy
JordanSyrian Arab thaw will focus on borders, not rights
Damascus’s foreign minister attended his first collective meeting with Arab colleagues
SyriaJordan’s regional approach will maintain key aid flows
As the IMF highlights banks’ exposure to the sovereign, the king has visited key Gulf allies
JordanMiddle East and North Africa face rising tax issues
Personal income tax take by regional governments is very weak due in part to the size of the informal economy
Middle EastJordan’s lacklustre growth will fail to reduce poverty
Real GDP growth was reported at 2.5% in 2022, as households struggle with high prices during Ramadan
JordanJordan-Israel tensions raise Palestinian clashes risk
Israel’s finance minister has made an inflammatory speech, as the right-wing legislative agenda drives even deeper fears
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