November Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 7 Economic News Jordan is well positioned to regain competitiveness levels of past years, a report issued by World Economic Forum (WEF) said Saturday. According to the Arab World Competitiveness Report 2011-2012, released yesterday by WEF and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Jordan still enjoys a fairly solid institutional setup. Read More… U.S. provides $359.3 million in grants to Jordan U.S. and Jordanian officials signed grant documents totalling $359.3 million today Wednesday September 28, 2011… The grants will support economic and political development, enhance health and education services, improve management of water resources, and address issues relating to poverty. Read More… Google Launches Insights MENA As internet penetration continues to grow in the region, the need for data on online behavior is becoming increasingly crucial for both consumers and businesses. Google MENA today announced the launch of their latest service, Insights MENA.Insights MENA is an interactive tool providing critical data about the online behavior of urban consumers in five key MENA markets: Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. Read More… First-Hand Benefits of Free Trade As Washington approaches job creation with singular focus this week, they'd do well to begin by passing three stalled trade agreements that are at the heart of U.S. economic growth and employment. Trade and its role in creating global opportunity and prosperity isn't just a timely topic for Washington. It will be the subject of much discussion this week at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in San Francisco. Read More… American Trade Newsletter #109 The American Trade Newsletter #109 features companies and products from our client states of Illinois and Pennsylvania. All are looking for agents, representation or distribution in the region. In order to receive additional information about any of these inquiries, please contact American Trade. Also available are the complete offerings from any state their office represents. Read More… Member News FINE Hygienic Paper Company participate in a cleanup activity at King Abdullah Industrial City FINE Hygienic Paper Company, one of Nuqul Group's companies, has recently participated in a cleanup activity organized by King Abdullah Industrial City of Sahab. FINE’s participation in the cleanup activity highlights its commitment to support the local surroundings and its contribution to making the Industrial City a healthier working environment. Read More… APC Jordan and Zuari have reached an agreement APC Jordan and Zuari, have reached agreement on the supply of MOP from Jordan to India for the period from August 2011 to March 2012. Read More… ESKADENIA software signs with Arab Misr Insurance Group “AMIG” ESKADENIA Software is pleased to announce a new agreement with a leading Insurance Company the Arab Misr Insurance Group “AMIG” in Egypt. The agreement to automate the insurance and financial operations of AMIG reinforces the strong position ESKADENIA has in the Egyptian market. Read more… ESKADENIA Software to Exhibit at GITEX Technology Week 2011 in Dubai ESKADENIA Software announces its participation for the 8TH time, as exhibitors at GITEX Technology Week, one of the three largest ICT exhibitions in the world. The show connects more than 136,000 industry professionals from five continents with over 3,500 suppliers, and is currently one of the most influential and high-profile events in the global ICT sector. Read More… ESKADENIA Software releases its long awaited iPhone Application Fantasy Masters for its Football Fans in the Arab World! The leading software technology firm in Jordan ESKADENIA Software, has recently unveiled its iPhone and iPad Football Application “Fantasy Masters “for football fans in the Arab world. The release of Fantasy Masters coincides with the start of the 2011/2012 football season, which allows the users to keep up with top league games. Read More… DHL Express signs deal to collect from Jordan airport DHL Express is the world’s leading international courier for express deliveries. In its efforts to strengthen its position as market leader, it has signed a deal with Royal Jordanian Airport Services that means DHL Express Jordan is the only firm that can directly collect goods from planes landing at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. Read More… DAI Jordan Receives Award for Supporting Green Entrepreneurship DAI Jordan was presented with a plaque September 18 by Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya in recognition of DAI’s support of the 4th Queen Rania National Entrepreneurship Competition. Read More… Hikma enters the Moroccan market Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (LSE: HIK) (NASDAQ Dubai: HIK) (“Hikma”), the fast growing multinational pharmaceutical group, today announces that it has acquired 63.9% of Société de Promotion Pharmaceutique du Maghreb S.A. (Casablanca: PRO) (“Promopharm” or the “Company”) from a consortium of shareholders… Read More… Jordan Ahli Bank sponsors the 2nd Oasis500 Angel Network Event Jordan Ahli Bank recently sponsored the 2nd Oasis500 Angel Network Event, which highlighted promising startup companies that represent lucrative and stable investment opportunities in the MENA region. The event was held on Monday, 12th of September, at the Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel. Read More… |
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