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The Digital Road to Prosperity
The future of Jordan’s print media is threatened by a sharp decline in ad revenue. But is going digital the solution? Last year we bid farewell to a number of distinguished local and international...
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Reinventing the University
Revolutionary digital advancements are fast transforming the centuries-old model of higher education. Aparadigm shift in the world of higher education is tearing down the walls of classrooms and...
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Where Orange Goes Next
The new CEO of Orange Jordan, Jean-Francois Thomas, will have to work hard to keep his company ahead of the pack. Jean-Francois Thomas, an affable 52-year-old Frenchman, has had a long and varied...
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Can Corporations Care
If CSR programs are carried out with genuine commitment, they can deliver real benefits for companies and communities alike. Corporate social responsibility—the concept that businesses bear...
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Energy Price Rises Inevitable
Ongoing energy concerns continue to plague Jordanian manufacturers despite an overall resilient performance from the sector in 2012. Just as the country grapples with slow economic growth, subdued...
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Game Over
Four gaming companies in Jordan closed in quick succession last year, dealing a bitter blow to the Kingdom’s ambitions to become a regional gaming workshop. At a quick glance, it looks like it could be...
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Too Much Competition?
The government seems intent on issuing more telecom licenses soon, but many are worried about the consequences. Since it was liberalized, Jordan’s telecom sector has gradually gained a reputation for...
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Funding Jordan's Comeback
Will the new, meticulously laid-out government programs funded by the GCC and international donors breathe new life into the Kingdom’s flagging economy? Many are expecting 2013 to see a reversal of...
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The Case for Shopping Local
As Jordan’s industries struggle to compete against foreign rivals, a new campaign aims to encourage the Kingdom’s consumers to buy more locally produced commodities. With the rise of globalization and...
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More Pain, Less Gain
Jordan’s cement sector is burdened by an overly competitive domestic market and high production costs, which in turn damage its competitive advantage in regional markets. When France’s Lafarge launched...
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