Jordan Business and Economy
The
Jordan Educational Company Limited - OFFTEC
Offering office, banking and engineering equipment with complete
service and maintenance facilities in Jordan and
Palestine.
F.E.
Jordan Associates
A multi-discipline professional corporation engaged in
engineering, planning, environmental services, construction management and
surveying.
Aqua
Treat for Water Treatment
Offers water supply and purification equipment for residential and
commercial use. Services include the treatment and disposal of sewage and
industrial effluents, and the purification of water.
Middle
East Communications Corporation - MEC
Offers integrated communication solutions in the Middle East.
Provides Internet services, satellite communication, consulting, network
connections, and several teleconferencing
applications.
Middle
East Defence and Security Agency - MEDSA
Provides and trains security guards.
Al-Daoud Investment Group -
DIG
Operates in general trading, especially food distribution, travel
and tourism, restaurants and services.
Nest
Group
A privately owned group of companies with investments in real
estate, aviation, industry, telecommunications and other related
businesses.
Globe
Trade Co.
Conducts several trading activities particularly in the paper and
board business.
Energy
Management Services - EMS
An integrated energy services company which designs, implements
and invests in cost effective energy projects. Also provides consulting
services in energy conservation and
management.
International Investment Arabian
Group
Covering industrial, commercial, agricultural, housing, transport
and telecommunications fields.
Syntax Design and
Interactive
Specializes in corporate design and interactive media. Provides
design solutions on a variety of media.
Comcent
Trading and Contracting Co
Activities are within the fields of commerce and information
technology.
Mayss
S.A.L.
A trading company dealing with equipment, machinery, spare parts,
steel and tubular products.
Smart Systems
Offering distribution of products and services for large
accounts or small independent business
owners.
Rafig
Burghli Group of Companies
Performing a wide range of businesses including paint, minerals,
jewelry and gold, automotive and many others.
Kalouti Group
Provides rugs and carpets of all
kinds.
Lalita
Trading Est
Specializes in importing and distributing a wide variety of
consumer goods.
Kawar
Group of Companies
Privately owned company, with diversified interests in travel and
tourism, information technology, insurance, international trade and
development. Features the profile, and information about
activities.
Government
The National Assembly
Information on chambers of the Parliament, its history, the
Constitution, action of previous Parliament, law data bank, news and
events and a photo album.
Inter-Islamic Network on Water
Resources Development and Management
An inter-governmental, autonomous organization
conducting programs related to water resources development and management.
The site features information about INWRDAM's services, publications, and
a newsletter.
Department of Statistics -
DOS
Features information about the Department, its activities,
services and publications. Also features information about
Jordan.
The Free Zones
Corporation
In Zarqa, Aqaba, Sehab, and Queen Alia International Airport, the
free zones enjoy exemptions and facilities that encourage investment,
export, international trade exchanges and transit
trade.
Jordan Customs Department
Instructions, newsletter, tariffs and regulations.
Bilingual.
Natural
Resources Authority
The site includes information on mineral resources, a profile and
an organization chart.
Jordan
Civil Aviation Authority
Conducts studies, plans budget, and creates policies in order to
develop and improve the airports. Includes a departments list with contact
information.
Municipality of
Greater Amman
Responsible for developing the infrastructure of the
city. Funds and participates in cultural and artistic activities. The site
includes information about the municipality and its projects, Amman and
places to visit there.
Public
Security Directorate
Jordanian Police, known as Public Security Directorate, is the
public organ in charge of Jordan's internal security. The site features
information about police services, rehabilitation centers, training and
research.
SOFEX
Show for companies within the defenses and security industry
wishing to display in Jordan, sponsored by various government organizations.
Government of the
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Names of the Cabinet members, House of Notables -
Senators and the Lower House of Parliament.
Jordan
Foreign Trade Policy
The Foreign Trade Policy Department is the core unit within the
Ministry of Industry and Trade coordinating and providing technical
support for the government's trade policy.
The
Jordanian General Intelligence Department
The site includes information about the Department's work and
duties.
Royal
Jordanian Air Force
Contains information about the Royal Jordanian Air Force, and
pictures of jpg format covering the history of the air force from its
early days till now.
King
Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau - KADDB
Aiming to develop a research and development facility
for the design, development and manufacture of military equipment intended
for the Jordanian Armed Forces and for the export
market.
Waternet
Water, conflict and co-operation in the Middle East:
politics and international law
resources.
The Ports Corporation of
Aqaba
Includes information on the port of Aqaba.
Sales Tax
Department
Sales Tax Law.
Guides and Directories
National
Information System
Provides information on government functions, organizations and
official agencies, economic performance, investment climate, related laws
and statistics.
A Country
Study
By the Library of Congress. Includes information on
history, culture, the economy and government.
ArabNet:
Jordan
Features information on history, geography, culture and
government.
JordanLinks.com
Includes categorized links to Jordanian sites, news, books, and
resources.
Forarabs.com
Includes various types of web
sites.
Balgawi.com
Information about the history, cities and main attractions. Also
presents news, facts and figures.
BBC
Country Profile: Jordan
Facts, leaders and media.
Jordan's Yellow Net
Pages
Includes links to web sites classified in
categories.
The Country and People
of Jordan
Includes categorized links to web
sites.
Guide
to Jordan
Includes categorized links to the web sites of governmental
structures, and private businesses as well as local news, weather, and
daily papers.
Society and Culture
Center for Strategic
Studies
An academic unit of the University of Jordan concerned mainly with
research in the fields of regional conflicts, international relations,
security, democracy, political pluralism, development, the economy and the
environment.
Council for
British Research in the Levant
Aims to promote the study of the archaeology, history,
culture and environment of Jordan and adjacent Arab countries. The site
includes information on the Institute's projects, funding opportunities
and policies.
The Royal
Institute for Interfaith Studies - RIIFS
Promotes the interdisciplinary study of religion and religious
affairs regionally and globally. The work of RIIFS involves research,
publication, and the organization of lectures, conferences and
workshops.
The
Jordanian Model for the Advancement of Women
Contains information on the Jordanian National Committee for
Women, the Jordanian National Forum for Women, and Princess Basma Women's
Resource Center.
Amman Friends
Offering free E-mail and chat service, E-cards, and
information about Jordan.
Turab
A charity aiming to preserve and propagate traditional Jordanian,
Arab and Islamic culture and heritage.
Baptism Site
A research conducted by Dr Mohammad Waheeb about the baptism site
in the country.
Arab Thought Forum -
ATF
An independent, pan-Arab, non-governmental organization aiming at
promoting greater linkages between the Arab thinkers. Site includes
information on ATF's activities and publications
Middle
East Studies Center
Specializes in the study of significant changes in the Middle East
and in the reflection of international order changes on the Middle East
strategically, politically, economically and socially
.
Noor
Al-Hussein Foundation
Initiates and supports national, regional and international
projects in the fields of community development, health, women and
development, education and culture.
Travel and Tourism
Jordan-Holy Land
Explorer
Provides information about Jordan, a tourist guide, map,
directory, and an image gallery.
In a Gentle
Balloon above Wadi Rum
A travel adventure.
Camelsky Travel
Jordan
Provides guided tours around
Jordan.
Jordan
Tourism Board North America
Provides tourist information. Features a catalog with car rental
offices, bus schedules, information on historical sites, museums, and
cultural centers.
Jordan Tourism Board -
JTB
Includes separate sections on Jordanian history, culture,
wildlife, and natural reserves.
Ruth's Jordan
An introduction to the kingdom. Includes information and advice
for the independent traveler, and a description of the everyday life of
some of the Bedouin and the village people there as well as
photographs.
A
Virtual Tour of Jordan
Presents information for travelers and tourists about
the main attractions of Jordan including Amman, Petra, Aqaba, the Dead Sea
and Jerash.
The Hashemite Kingdom
of Jordan
Nice summary of various tourist places to visit. Site
also sells souvenirs from Jordan.
Jordan - The Ancient, Holy
Land
Photographs and descriptions of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Descriptions available in several languages.
Darna Travel and Tours
Specialist in pilgrim tours for Muslim and Christian tourists.
Features the programs of various tour packages.
Jordan at
AtlasTours.Net
Jordan online tourism guide offering tourist
information, sites and cities, entertainment, hotels, and suggested
programs.
Virtual Tours of
Jordan
A visual tour of some of the best sites in Jordan: Wadi
Rum, Petra and Jerash.MainTour Jordan
Vacation Guide
Preview to area attractions, resorts, guided tours, and
special events. Online travel reservations and special vacation packages
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