Porsche is sending its second generation of the 911 Carrera GTS to the starting line. Four models – each available in coupe or cabriolet, with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive – now close the gap between the 911 Carrera S and…
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Amman is expanding its local treatments offered to guests by introducing the all-new Nabatean treatment, which includes a full body scrub using olive oil, followed by a full body massage using warm Arabic oud…
Once hesitant, the private sector is now increasingly willing to help aid agencies respond to the Syrian refugee crisis. By Jane Hosking A new role is gradually emerging for the private sector in efforts to deal with the Syrian refugee…
With the release of a 500-page manifesto aimed at solving Jordan’s economic problems, the Muslim Brotherhood wants to be known for more than just its efforts to Islamize the society. But how convincing is its economic vision? By Elisa Oddone…
The oil market’s reaction to America’s renewed military operations in the Middle East has been counter to normal expectations. Rather than rise in price, Brent dropped from $115 in June to below $100 in September. How can this correction be…
IS is expertly using social media to fulfill its objectives. This makes it even harder to stop. By Osama Al Sharif The main objective of propaganda is to sway, influence, and manipulate public opinion. In today’s information age, it’s becoming…
The madness of Jordan’s stock market gold rush is the focus of a new book by the celebrated economic journalist, Yousef Damra. By Sadad Talhouni The spectacular rise and fall of the Amman Stock Exchange is a fast-fading memory for…
While software piracy appears to be gradually declining in the Kingdom, Microsoft Jordan’s Intellectual Property Lead Sana Jaser says it remains a serious problem. By Jane Hosking A survey recently released by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) revealed that software…
It might be compact, but the new Mercedes C-Class is no less high-end. By Gaith Madadha When first introduced during the 1980s, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class’ 190-series predecessor was seen as the Stuttgart brand’s ‘baby-Benz.’ The latest fourth generation C-Class incarnation,…
Beecell shows how mobile value-added services providers can stay relevant in a fast-evolving technology market. By Dina al-Wakeel Gone are the days when we just used our mobile phones to send and receive SMS and MMS messages. On-the-go broadband technology…