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The Economic Freedom of the Arab World report compares and ranks Arab nations in five areas of economic freedom. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

December 3rd, 2013 - 05:12 GMT

Jordan one among three most economically free countries in the Middle East

The annual Economic Freedom of the Arab World report published by the Fraser Institute has ranked Arab nations in terms of economic freedom.

Jordan was one of the top ranked countries for economic freedom in the report, despite its growing notoriety for some of the highest taxes in the region. Jordanians gathered earlier this year to protest against tax hikes on cooking gas and telecommunications (AFP)

December 1st, 2013 - 06:48 GMT

Freedom in Bahrain, Jordan, and UAE? At least economically, reports argue

Research shows that individuals living in countries with high levels of economic freedom enjoy higher levels of prosperity, greater individual freedoms and longer life spans

September 25th, 2011 - 02:34 GMT

Oman among world's top 30 nations in economic freedom

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November 2nd, 2010 - 07:18 GMT

The Fraser Institute: Bahrain Ranked as Most Economically Free Arab Nation

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December 26th, 2000 - 02:00 GMT

Access to Energy and Water for a Sustainable Future – part one