In the decade that PBI Aqaba has been working in Jordan it has seen huge development; however Chairman and CEO Mr Sheldon Fink says that 鈥淛ordan is far away from having realised its potential and that is great for business.鈥�
Many people visiting the country are warned that the Eastern areas contain nothing that might interest a foreigner, or worse, that these areas are dangerous. This is truly unfortunate; visitors to Jordan and residents of other areas are missing out on an important part of the Jordanian experience by not exploring East Amman.
With over 10,000 registered archaeological sites, one can visit the earliest known human settlements in the world; some of the best preserved Roman temples, forums, and Colosseum outside Italy
The overall Jordanian economy has been marked by the following characteristics, challenges, and problems.
Jordan鈥檚 trade sector is growing rapidly, primarily as a result of having more FTAs than any other Arab state in the region. With US7 bil. exports In 2009, it ranked 4th after UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar.
The famous 鈥淟ost City鈥� of Petra, remembered in poetry as 鈥渁 rose-red city half as old as time,鈥� and unforgettably featured in a host of films, novels, and video games, is one of the 鈥淪even Wonders of the World鈥�
When Abdullah I was assassinated路in 1951, he was succeeded on the throne by King Hussein. Hussein was a charismatic and farsighted king who was popular with both Western and other Arab governments, as well as with the Jordanian public.
Anyone interested in Jordan should have at least a basic knowledge of its amazing history; for much of Jordan鈥檚 labor force, GDP, city planning, and transportation system is organized around preserving and celebrating its memory.聽聽
