Renewed work on a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system marks a positive development for Jordan, promising improved connectivity in and around the capital city. Jordan’s burgeoning and rapidly urbanizing population, estimated at nearly 7 million and expected to reach 8.5…
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…
At Endeavor Jordan‘s annual DealMakers event in Amman last month, entrepreneurs and potential investors were brought together for one-on-one speed networking sessions that aimed to give promising young companies a chance to pitch their ideas in a less formal setting…
Dubai is a great example of how global cities can adapt and thrive in uncertain times. By Nader Museitif Global cities, just like global companies, find it difficult to ride an economic boom and avoid the subsequent cooling off period. Economies…
Deloitte Middle East hosted its annual partners meeting in Beirut in mid-November, with over 150 partners from the Middle East practice. They were joined by Deloitte global, and other member firm leaders from Europe and the US. His Excellency President General…
Many believe the development of ever-more connected vehicles can drastically cut the number of deaths and injuries on our roads. By Zeid Nasser Studies show that cell phones are involved in a staggering 1.6 million auto accidents in the United…
What is it? Volkswagen has admitted to cheating official emissions tests in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency found that certain diesel engines made by Volkswagen were fitted with a so-called defeat device. The piece of computer software senses…
In the fast-moving consumer tech world, the tablet computer market is already showing signs of fatigue. By Raed Malhas Tablet computers have been around for a lot longer than many think. They were first depicted in some of my favorite…
The Frankfurt Motor Show is easily the most important event on the global auto industry calendar. Officially known by its German IAA acronym, and tracing its origins back to 1897, the show is used to unveil the latest road cars,…
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,…