Making the Most of Your Time
That growing pile of work in your in-tray is best tackled with the right time management skills. By Jane Hosking Do you ever feel like you’re not getting as much done with your time as you should? With so many…
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IDG Consultancy Commits to Jordan
Inspirational Development Group (IDG), the global leadership and management consultancy, is set to reinforce its presence in Jordan by opening a full-service office. By Jane Hosking Inspirational Development Group isn’t new to Jordan. For the last six years, the international…
Music Apps
Thanks to the proliferation of music streaming apps, it’s never been easier to listen to all your favorite artists on the go. We take a look at three of the best music apps out there and what they have to…
Liwwa: Looking to Lend More
After securing a crucial round of funding from investors, CEO of peer-to-peer lender liwwa says he’s ready to further expand the platform’s reach across the region. By Jane Hosking The region’s SMEs have long had a hard time securing finance,…
A High Value Visit
India’s Ambassador to Jordan said his President’s recent visit to the Kingdom crowns efforts to significantly boost trade between the two countries. By Jane Hosking Following the high profile visit of India’s President Pranab Mukherjee to Jordan last month, plans…
Cyber Security: How Safe is your Company?
Too few companies are ready to deal with the growing threat of online attacks. By Jane Hosking We all know to avoid replying to those emails from strangers offering to transfer millions of dollars into our bank account, and most…
Making a Case for Gender Pay Equality in Private Education
A conference organized last month by the National Committee for Pay Equity (NCPE) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) called for fair wages for female teachers in private schools in Jordan. According to a 2013 ILO report, female teachers working…
Going to Waste: Recycling in Jordan
Household recycling in Jordan is next to non-existent, but a new strategy for solid waste management introduced by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs hopes to change this. By Jane Hosking Many of us don’t think twice about tossing out bottles,…
The Craft of Recycling
In the absence of a national recycling program, some Jordanians have taken a creative approach to make use of the trash they see going to waste around them. In 2008, Hana Faouri established a community space called Khorda in Jabal…
UN Launches New Global Development Goals
A new 15-year global development strategy was recently launched by the United Nations with the aim of ending poverty, promoting prosperity and people’s wellbeing, while protecting the environment. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the 2030 Agenda or…