Some casual critics, the idea of investment returns seems somehow unfair: investors, they take it, are being paid for already having money. More sophisticated observers realize that, in fact, what investors are compensated for is taking risk — that is,…
At KABS, excellence is in the details: we take a well-rounded approach to health and wellness, prioritizing all aspects of nutrition and fitness through a rich, in-depth understanding of the science and principles that underlie good health. This approach includes…
Regional competition is forcing Jordan’s pharmaceutical firms to up their game. By Nada Atieh Jordan’s pharmaceutical sector isn’t the biggest in the Middle East, but the head of the Jordanian Association for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, Salah Mawajdeh, said it stands out…
Following a wave of protests over IMF-driven austerity measures, the need to find a path out of Jordan’s economic morass has taken on a new urgency. By Dina Al Wakeel Photography by Ala’a Al Sukhni A western diplomat perfectly summed…
You may have seen the CFA letters at the end of names of people you have dealt with professionally, but do you know what they stand for? The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) credential is held by over 150,000 professionals around…
How Philip Morris Jordan is guaranteeing long-term, sustainable success by thinking big and giving back. Over the past decade, local and international investors have contemplated fluctuating factors, while attempting to figure out how to best capitalize on Jordan’s unique strategic…
When it was agreed back in 2016, the rules of origin offered exporters preferential access to lucrative European markets. So why have only a handful of companies in the Kingdom taken advantage of the deal so far? By Dina al…
Yahsat was founded in 2007 with a mission to connect people through satellite communications at an affordable price. “Social equality and economic security cannot be achieved without effective and affordable communication,” said Najat Abdulrahman, Executive Vice President of Global Strategic…
Increased consumer spending during Ramadan helps offset any slowdown in workplace productivity. By Nada Atieh A study published in the Quarterly Journal of Economics in 2015 looked at data from almost every country over the past 60 years and found…
Aéroports de Paris has big plans for Jordan’s aviation sector after acquiring a controlling stake in the operator of Queen Alia International Airport. Groupe Aéroports de Paris (ADP) recently announced it has spent $265 million to buy a majority 51…