Empowering the Regions
All of Jordan’s governorates, not just Amman and Aqaba, hold huge economic potential. The challenge facing us is how to unleash it. By Khalid Wazani How bad is income inequality in Jordan? Is it fair to say its economy is…
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Leadership is an Action, Not a Title
An organization isn’t going anywhere if its leader doesn’t grasp what their role is really about. By HRH Princess Noor Bint Asem I recently attended an engaging discussion on leadership at the Institute of Diplomacy in Amman. The event was…
Where are the Women in the Workforce?
If we’re really serious about improving our economy over the long-term, many more women will have to join the workforce. By Khalid W. Wazani Although Jordan’s population is almost equally divided between males and females, women are substantially underrepresented in…
Vocational Training Boost Needed – Al Qassem
If in the past Jordan’s education system was directed at encouraging students to embrace an academic path, now the pendulum must swing back towards vocational training, Arabian Business Consultants for Development CEO Laith al Qassem said during last month’s Educating…
Jordan’s Top Businesswomen: Iman Mutlaq
CEO of Sigma Investments Iman Mutlaq rises every morning at 5 am, meditates for two hours and focuses on her goals for the day. Then she goes to work where she manages financial transactions worth $1.5 billion. Mutlaq is the…
Jordan’s Top Businesswomen: Hana al Nasser Malhas
This feature is part of a series highlighting some of the most prominent Jordanian businesswomen who managed to climb to the top of the corporate ladder in their respective fields in the Kingdom. Cofounder and Principal of Al Mashrek International School Being married at…
Jordan’s Top Businesswomen: Shermine Dajani
This feature is part of a series highlighting some of the most prominent Jordanian businesswomen who managed to climb to the top of the corporate ladder in their respective fields in the Kingdom. Founder and CEO of PanMed Energy Shermine Dajani is the founder…
Jordan’s Top Businesswomen: Meisa Batayneh
This feature is part of a series highlighting some of the most prominent Jordanian businesswomen who managed to climb to the top of the corporate ladder in their respective fields in the Kingdom. Founder and Principal Architect at Maisam Architects and Engineers Meisa Batayneh…
Jordan’s Top Businesswomen: Nadia Al Saeed
This feature is part of a series highlighting some of the most prominent Jordanian businesswomen who managed to climb to the top of the corporate ladder in their respective fields in the Kingdom. Bank al Etihad General Manager Nadia al Saeed assumed the position…