Since King Abdullah’s 1999 ascension to the throne, His Majesty has implemented significant economic reforms to encourage foreign investment and to develop an outward-oriented, market-based, and globally competitive economy.
As of May 1st, 2014, the Jordanian government passed a law to merge all investment related entities into one institution that will act as the single point of entry and reference for all investors, to promote a more coherent and stable investment environment, to support job creation, and more broadly, to support economic development. The Jordan Investment Board, the Development and Free Zones Commission, and the Export Promotion Department where merged to create the Jordan Investment Commission.
United World talks to H.E. Dr. Montaser Oklah, Chief of the Jordan Investment Commission about the newly established investment promotion arm of the government which aims to increase the level of FDI in the coming years.
Since King Abdullah’s 1999 ascension to the throne, His Majesty has implemented significant economic reforms to encourage foreign investment and to develop an outward-oriented, market-based, and globally competitive economy.
As of May 1st, 2014, the Jordanian government passed a law to merge all investment related entities into one institution that will act as the single point of entry and reference for all investors, to promote a more coherent and stable investment environment, to support job creation, and more broadly, to support economic development. The Jordan Investment Board, the Development and Free Zones Commission, and the Export Promotion Department where merged to create the Jordan Investment Commission.
United World talks to H.E. Dr. Montaser Oklah, Chief of the Jordan Investment Commission about the newly established investment promotion arm of the government which aims to increase the level of FDI in the coming years.
The potential and competitive advantage Indonesia bears, being the largest archipelago in the world.
The potential and competitive advantage Indonesia bears, being the largest archipelago in the world.
United World talks to Mr. Kjeld Binger, CEO of Airport International Group, the company in charge of managing, operating and promoting the Kingdom’s prime gateway, QAIA, in a manner that is befitting of this exceptional country with its warm people and unique offerings.
United World talks to Mr. Kjeld Binger, CEO of Airport International Group, the company in charge of managing, operating and promoting the Kingdom’s prime gateway, QAIA, in a manner that is befitting of this exceptional country with its warm people and unique offerings.
In November 2007, and under the terms of a 25-year concession agreement, Airport International Group (AIG) became the Jordanian company responsible for the operation of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), the rehabilitation of the airport’s facilities, and the construction of the new passenger terminal. Located 35 kilometres from the heart of the capital Amman, QAIA was inaugurated in 1983 to become Jordan's key gateway to the world. By 2012, the airport was serving 6.2 million passengers as well as providing air cargo and other aviation support services. The airport extends across 19 million square meters and includes two parallel runways 3,660 meters in length, 61 meters in width and with a separation of 1,446 square meters.
In November 2007, and under the terms of a 25-year concession agreement, Airport International Group (AIG) became the Jordanian company responsible for the operation of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), the rehabilitation of the airport’s facilities, and the construction of the new passenger terminal. Located 35 kilometres from the heart of the capital Amman, QAIA was inaugurated in 1983 to become Jordan's key gateway to the world. By 2012, the airport was serving 6.2 million passengers as well as providing air cargo and other aviation support services. The airport extends across 19 million square meters and includes two parallel runways 3,660 meters in length, 61 meters in width and with a separation of 1,446 square meters.
Nigeria is the African country that is leading the way in the hydrocarbon sector.
Nigeria is the African country that is leading the way in the hydrocarbon sector.
The Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, HE Ramazon Rakhimzoda, discusses how the country works with its global partners to address crime and modern security challenges.
The Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, HE Ramazon Rakhimzoda, discusses how the country works with its global partners to address crime and modern security challenges.
The President of the Chilean-American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), Kathleen Barclay, gives insights into the excellent business relations between United States and Chile, and explains why the US-Chile Free Trade Agreement is probably one of the most successful FTAs ever signed by the US, as it has proven to be beneficial for both countries allowing them to grow together.
The President of the Chilean-American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), Kathleen Barclay, gives insights into the excellent business relations between United States and Chile, and explains why the US-Chile Free Trade Agreement is probably one of the most successful FTAs ever signed by the US, as it has proven to be beneficial for both countries allowing them to grow together.
The Executive Vice President of Chile's Foreign Investment Committee, Jorge Pizarro, talks about the new institutional framework for foreign direct investment (FDI) that will generate a shift from a passive policy of receiving investment to a proactive policy focused on attracting more and better quality FDI to Chile.
The Executive Vice President of Chile's Foreign Investment Committee, Jorge Pizarro, talks about the new institutional framework for foreign direct investment (FDI) that will generate a shift from a passive policy of receiving investment to a proactive policy focused on attracting more and better quality FDI to Chile.
President Tayyip Erdogan says that the G-20’s “narrow agenda focused on economic fundamentals” will be broadened by his country, encompassing issues such as inequality, climate change, and addressing the challenges of low-income developing countries
President Tayyip Erdogan says that the G-20’s “narrow agenda focused on economic fundamentals” will be broadened by his country, encompassing issues such as inequality, climate change, and addressing the challenges of low-income developing countries
The Worldfolio Team interviewed Mr. Edgar Carvalho, Executive Secretary of the Association of Diamond Producers of Africa, and asked him about the burgeoning diamond industry in Angola, the work of ADPA to support its member states and Angola’s presidency of the Kimberley Process. He emphasized the strong ties between ADPA and the Kimberley Process in guaranteeing that synergies are maintained in the diamond industry and discussed the role of ADPA in training diamond evaluators and increasing diamond production in Africa.
The Worldfolio Team interviewed Mr. Edgar Carvalho, Executive Secretary of the Association of Diamond Producers of Africa, and asked him about the burgeoning diamond industry in Angola, the work of ADPA to support its member states and Angola’s presidency of the Kimberley Process. He emphasized the strong ties between ADPA and the Kimberley Process in guaranteeing that synergies are maintained in the diamond industry and discussed the role of ADPA in training diamond evaluators and increasing diamond production in Africa.
