Jordan Banking Sector
Despite the minor drop in ratings, the Banking sector in Jordan is healthy and enjoys an increasingly sound operating environment. The top players are Arab Bank, Housing Bank for Trade and Finance and Jordan Islamic Bank.
Jordan Telecom Sector
Jordan telecom sector is dominated by three players, the incumbent Jordan Telecom Group (Orange), Zain Jordan and Umniah, operated by Batelco Bahrain. The sector is mature and the penetration rate is close to 110%.
Bahrain’s Information Affairs Authority (IAA) Profile
Bahrain’s Information Affairs Authority (IAA), is a newly established governmental entity that manages and supervisies internal and external media in Bahrain.
Best Business Hotel in Middle East
While enjoying the delights of cosmopolitan Beirut, one of the best places to stay in order to experience the city is the Phoenicia InterContinental Hotel.
INDEVCO Group Leading Lebanese Industry
The group employs 7500 people in Cyprus, Egypt, England, France, Greece, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Sudan, Ukraine, and the United States. “Our human capital is the most important capital of INDEVCO group… this is why our people are very much empowered”, says Neemat G. Frem, President & CEO.
GPIC Bahrain | Leading the Environmental and Safety Standards
GPIC is one of the first Petrochemical Companies in the Middle East to embark on a Carbon Dioxide Recovery (CDR) Project, to cut down green house gas (GHG) emissions and to improve overall efficiency of natural resources by enhanced production of Methanol and Urea in its complex.
BATELCO Bahrain: Principal Telecommunications Company of Bahrain
Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) is the largest and principal telecommunications company of Bahrain. The company is headquartered in Bahrain and is listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange.
Lebanon Industry: Analysis of Lebanese Industry
Most industrial production is for local consumption; however, it a significant portion is exported. Major merchandise exports are jewelry (27%); electrical equip,equipment and products (16%); base metals (13%); food products (8%), and chemical products (7%).
Lebanon Tourism: Analysis of Lebanese Tourism Sector
The figures bear this out. In 2009, Lebanon posted the highest rate of growth in tourist arrivals in the world—a stunning 39%. Of course, this was off of a low year, but the growth continues; for the first quarter of 2010, growth over 2009 is at 32%.
Lebanon Education: Analysis of Lebanese Education Sector
“Lebanon has been committed to quality education for a very long time and the education system goes back to 1866, when AUB was established and other institutions have flowed since. The commitment to education is old and time-tested…producing several generations of leaders,” says George K. Najjar, Dean of the Olayan School of Business at the American University of Beirut.