CASHU responds to changing global regulations by moving financial operations under The Monetary Authority of Singapore; commits to creating a safer, more secure prepaid services market with the adoption of new standards. CASHU, one of the leading players in the…
What is it? Recent high-profile talks in Paris again highlighted what a big challenge climate change represents to the planet’s future. But some scientists are now predicting it could make parts of our region too hot for habitation in the…
The Mövenpick Aqaba hotel, Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba, is introducing a Private Dinner on the Beach for two during “The Month of Love” and Valentines Day. Mövenpick Aqaba invites guests to spend The Month of Love – and Valentine’s Day…
Samsung’s monochrome printer and MFP series recognized with BLI award for outstanding printing features including reliability, print quality, energy efficiency and ease of use Samsung also wins two BLI 2016 Winter Pick Awards with Outstanding A4 Printer for Small Workgroups…
Tech Growth Fund Wamda Capital has raised $60 million in the first round of funding of a $75 million Wamda MENA Ventures I fund, and invested 40 percent of that so far. The venture capital firm, which is based in…
Across the Middle East, educational institutions and providers face a myriad of challenges and opportunities. On the demand side, changing student and employer expectations place pressure on providers to improve learner outcomes and maintain relevance. Changes to regulations, growing competition…
A disturbing report by local NGO Tamkeen, which seeks to improve social protection for marginalized groups and victims of human rights violations, revealed that many migrant domestic workers in Jordan are having their rights violated. Despite some important legislative reforms…
More and more companies seem to be jumping on the wearable tech bandwagon by releasing their own smartwatches. Here are four of the best. By Laith Abou-Ragheb Tag Heuer Connected Eyebrows were raised when luxury Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer…
Despite the big international marketing drive that was recently undertaken by the Jordan Tourism Board, other players in the Kingdom’s tourism sector still say a much more concerted strategy is needed to help them escape their slump. By Rebecca Irvine It’s…
The Kingdom’s economy performed well last year despite regional unrest, and its upward trajectory looks set to continue in 2016. Steady reform and targeted growth bolstered investor confidence in Jordan’s economy in 2015, as weaker oil prices helped support a…