Most companies in the Kingdom are considering relocating abroad, according to a new survey from Endeavor Jordan, the business mentorship group. Of the 125 companies surveyed, 72 percent said they were considering moving their headquarters abroad. Of these, over half…
Aramex reported that its full-year profit for 2016 surged 37 percent to JD82.4 million, fuelled largely by the growing popularity of e-commerce and a string of recent investments. The Dubai-based logistics giant, whose revenues also leapt 16 percent to JD838.7…
What is it? First envisioned by billionaire futurist Elon Musk, Hyperloop is a science fiction-style mode of mass transit that shoots passenger pods at near supersonic speeds along a low-pressure tube. The company behind the technology, Hyperloop One, is calling…
Many thousands of Jordanian expats working in the Gulf face an uncertain future as low oil prices begin forcing GCC governments to cut spending. Just how prepared is Jordan for their potential return? By Mothanna Gharaibeh Following the energy sector…
Through Kama, her new luxury gourmet food brand, Jumana Jacir is out to show the world the many culinary delights Jordan and the wider Middle East have to offer. By Mel Plant Jumana Jacir, founder of Kama, is nothing if…
Thanks to its investor-friendly business environment, world-class infrastructure, and strong government backing, Dubai is fast emerging as the go-to tech hub for the region. What lessons can other rival startup centers around the region, including Jordan, learn from the emirate’s…
Through the young entrepreneurship programs it’s piloting in Jordan and the UAE, BizWorld is out to prove you’re never too young to learn about business. By Dina Al-Wakeel BizWorld, the San Francisco-based non-profit which provides entrepreneurship programs for children, recently…
KeyBS Launching Western Union Service on KeyKIOSK in Qatar First of all, KeyBS along with its franchise in Qatar KBS Qatar and the strategic partners Western Union and Al Fardan Exchange have launched Western Union service on in Qatar. The announcement…
Even though times are tough for Jordan’s tech sector, Intaj CEO Nidal Bitar says the future remains bright for his members. Intaj, the association that represents Jordan’s tech sector, has organized this year’s MENA ICT forum. The high profile event was held…
Bowties & Gents launched on September 28th 2016 by co-founders Mais Awad and Reem Mufti, introduced its online store of luxury custom-designed bow ties and pocket squares made from premium silk fabric. …