Lada is relaunching its iconic cheap and cheerful off-roader in the Middle East. By Gaith Madadha Russian automaker Lada has returned to regional markets including the UAE and Jordan in recent months. Its small, iconic off-roader remains the star player…
Switzerland is the best country in the world, Justin Trudeau and Angela Merkel are viewed as the most respected world leaders and Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are the least respected on a global stage, according to the 2018 Best Countries Report. Switzerland…
With rising corporate and consumer confidence in most major economies and little upward pressure on prices, global economic growth is expected to continue, said Chief Economist and Strategist Xavier Denis at the Societe Generale private banking conference in November. The…
The Russian automobile manufacturer AvtoVAZ has relaunched the Lada brand in Jordan after a 20-year absence. The model line up that will be featured in the new showroom will include the Vesta five-door sedan, Lada Granta, the 3-door and 5-door…
What is it? Now and in the future, scores between competing world powers will increasingly be settled online, rather than on the conventional battlefield. Countries like the United States, China, and Russia are pouring billions into sophisticated cyber warfare programs….
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…
Over the past decade, Souq.com has quickly risen to become the region’s largest online retailer. The company’s CEO and Founder Ronaldo Mouchawar is confident of even greater success as enthusiasm for e-commerce amongst consumers picks up pace. By Dina al-Wakeel…
Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, has today released its annual set of ‘Outrageous Predictions’ for the year ahead. These are 10 unlikely, yet perhaps underappreciated, events that could have significant consequences on the financial landscape as…
Despite recent volatility, Dubai’s real estate sector is proving to be more resilient than ever. By Nader Museitif Everyone loves chatting about Dubai’s real estate sector, even those who don’t actually live in the city, which is now synonymous with…
Jordan has never excelled at scientific study. But a newly revamped, first-of-its-kind research facility could change that. By Elisa Oddone When discussing Jordan’s efforts to develop a knowledge-driven economy, the important role research and development can play is too often…