Jordan 2017

Jordan
Poised for regional reconstruction
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Diplomacy
“Jordan, with its unifying identity, welcomes and supports its Arab brethren”
Today the "biggest host to refugees in the world," the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has emerged as a role model of stability, tolerance and economic

Economy
“Duty-free access to 1.6 billion consumers”
Nasser Shraideh
Chief commissioner of Aqaba SEZ Authority

Economy
“We have centralized all investment procedures”
THABET ELWIR
Chief Commissioner of the Jordan Investment Commission

Business Services
“Best-placed professional firm in Jordan and Iraq”
BISHR BAKER
Managing Partner of Ernst & Young Jordan and Iraq

Finance
Cairo Amman Bank takes tech transfer to next level
Having gained global repute for applying iris-recognition tech in ATMs, Cairo Amman Bank is now about to disrupt banking services while raising financial

Economy
Jordan uniquely qualified to become hub for region’s reconstruction
Host to millions of refugees, Jordan is today preparing to ensure their countries get rebuilt, with investment demand estimated to be $200bn in Syria

Industry
Jordan’s business community paves way for trade revival with Iraq
Proactive engagement with Iraq through the Jordanian government and the country's largest business lobby, the Amman Chamber of Industry, has once

Economy
Aqaba: Jordan’s investment darling stares down an economic boom
Eco-friendly port terminals have earned the special economic zone international acclaim. Credit: Aqaba Development Corporation

Economy
“Blending tourism, logistics and industry in one place”
GHASSAN GHANEM
CEO of Aqaba Development Corporation

Logistics
Aqaba’s port stands out as model public-private partnership
Once Jordan's largest hindrance to trade, the Aqaba Container Terminal has developed into one of the best operating ports in the region.

Industry
“High-tech industries will become a growth area”
Sheldon Fink
CEO of PBI Aqaba Industrial Estate

Energy
“Petroleum consumption has risen 3% annually”
ABDEL KARIM ALAWIN
CEO of Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company

“Banks in Jordan are healthy and compete domestically and abroad”
Ziad Fariz
Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan

“The private sector has to prepare for the next move: the re-building of Syria”
Omar Malhas
Minister of Finance

Aviation
“We are a living example that FDI works in Jordan”
KJELD BINGER
CEO of Airport International Group

“The reopening of the Iraq border crossing is vital for reconstruction efforts”
Yarub Qudah
Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply

“Jordan spreads its culture of tolerance and anti-extremism through education”
Adel Tweissi
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Aviation
QAIA’s on-time expansion leads to top regional accolade
Queen Alia International Airport named Best Airport by Size and Region in the Middle East after raising its passenger capacity to up to 12 million.

Education & Research
“We’re ranked first in Jordan for research impact”
OMAR AL-JARRAH
President of Jordan University of Science and Technology

Finance
“Our market share for medical insurance is now 45 percent”
MUSTAFA MELHEM
CEO of Gig | Arab Orient Insurance