Jordan is an Arab kingdom in Western Asia, on the East Bank of the Jordan River. Jordan is classified as a country of "high human development" with an "upper middle income" economy. The Jordanian economy, one of the smallest economies in the region, is attractive to foreign investors based upon a skilled workforce. The country is a major tourist destination, and also attracts medical tourism due to its well developed health sector. Nonetheless, a lack of natural resources, large flow of refugees and regional turmoil have crippled economic growth.
Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
Name | Industry | Sector | Headquarters | Founded | Notes | Status | |
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ABS network | Consumer services | Broadcasting & entertainment | Amman | 1993 | Broadcasting | P | A |
Al Khalidi Medical Center | Health care | Health care providers | Amman | 1978 | Specialty hospital | P | A |
Amman Stock Exchange | Financials | Investment services | Amman | 1999 | Primary exchange | P | A |
Aqaba Railway Corporation | Industrials | Railroads | Aqaba | 1979 | Railway | P | A |
Arab Bank | Financials | Banks | Amman | 1930 | Consumer and commercial bank | P | A |
Arab Bridge Maritime | Industrials | Marine transportation | Aqaba | 1985 | Commercial transport | P | A |
Arab Medical Center | Health care | Health care providers | Amman | 1994 | Medical center | P | A |
Bank of Jordan | Financials | Banks | Amman | 1960 | Bank | P | A |
Cairo Amman Bank | Financials | Banks | Amman | 1960 | Bank | P | A |
Central Bank of Jordan | Financials | Banks | Amman | 1964 | State-owned central bank | S | A |
Fine Hygienic Holding | Consumer goods | Nondurable products | Amman | 1958 | Paper towel | P | A |
Islamic International Arab Bank | Financials | Banks | Amman | 1998 | Islamic bank | P | A |
Jordan Ahli Bank | Financials | Banks | Amman | 1955 | Bank | P | A |
Jordan Insurance Company | Financials | Full line insurance | Amman | 1951 | Insurance | P | A |
Jordan Kuwait Bank | Financials | Banks | Amman | 1976 | Bank | P | A |
Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company | Oil & gas | Exploration & production | Zarqa | 1956 | Refinery | P | A |
Jordan Phosphate Mines | Basic materials | Specialty chemicals | Amman | 1953 | phosphates, fertilizers, chemicals | P | A |
Jordan Radio and Television Corporation (JRTV) | Consumer services | Broadcasting & entertainment | Amman | 1985 | State broadcaster | S | A |
Jordan Telecom Group | Telecommunications | Fixed line telecommunications | Amman | 1997 | Telecommunication services | P | A |
King Hussein Cancer Center | Health care | Health care providers | Amman | 1997 | Medical center | P | A |
King Hussein International Airport | Industrials | Transportation services | Aqaba | 1972 | Airport | P | A |
Mecca Mall | Consumer services | Broadline retailers | Amman | 2003 | Shopping mall | P | A |
Queen Alia International Airport | Industrials | Transportation services | Amman | 1983 | Airport | P | A |
Royal Jordanian | Consumer services | Airlines | Amman | 1963 | Airline | P | A |
Rubicon Group Holding | Consumer services | Broadcasting & entertainment | Amman | 1994 | Educational media | P | A |
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization | Industrials | Business support services | Amman | 1972 | Project management, consulting, accounting | P | A |
- A phosphate train near Ma'an.
- King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman.
References
- El-Said, Hamed; Becker, Kip (11 January 2013). Management and International Business Issues in Jordan. Routledge. p. 88. ISBN 9781136396366. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
- "Jordan second top Arab destination to German tourists". Petra. Jordan News. 11 March 2016. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
- "Jordan's Economy Surprises". Washington Institute. Washington Institute. 29 June 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2016.