By Lucy Desai In this piece we examine the link between the length of time countries across the world have spent in lockdown and the economic damage. Are lockdowns completely to blame for the contraction of GDP around the globe?…
Just when it seemed like the Coronavirus was subsiding, the second wave of the virus decided to rear its ugly head. While businesses have finally reopened and started recouping from the effects of the pandemic, they’re now being forced to…
Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG) announced the launch of Asharq News, a multi-platform Arabic-language news service that will provide 24/7 coverage across the Arab world and beyond with a focus on regional and global economic affairs. As of 11…
20 Bands and 77 Local Jordanian Artists Streaming on YouTube, 5th – 10th November 2020. A much-anticipated event on the Jordanian music scene, the Amman Jazz Festival returns this year against all odds, challenging the circumstances and showcasing online 20…
Looking ahead, policymakers must remain nimble as countries pivot from the immediate response to support the recovery and should act decisively to build stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive economies Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a global financial centre and…
Since the 1980s, a new form of communications technology has emerged almost every 10 years. From fax machines to mobile telephones, to the internet and now 5G, every new development within the information and communications technology (ICT) sector has a…
Since 1958, Fine Hygienic Holding has stood as an industry leader, consistently breaking barriers and progressing to become one of the world’s leading Wellness Groups and manufacturer of hygienic paper products, with exports reaching 80 countries around the globe. In…
Jordanian Prime Minister Dr. Omar Al Razzaz, during his visit to the Ministry of Planning and international Cooperation in the first week of July, claimed that the financial support “represented in the direct loans and financial aid my country is…
Relja Jovic, CEO of Menacom, on innovation, global digital trends, and leading Jordan’s communications industry. On a global scale, few sectors witness the kind of fast-paced, rapid-fire evolution that has become a hallmark of the communications industry. From the neck-breaking…
As the COVID-19 pandemic reshapes the way in which we live, work, keep in touch, and shop for essentials, going digital is more important than ever. ICT infrastructure is the foundation of the digital world, and digital technology supported by…