AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoJordan-UK Trade Talks: Industry Minister Yarub Qudah and UK officials co-chaired the Jordan–UK Partnership Council in London, highlighting a sharp jump in Jordanian exports to the UK and reviewing investment cooperation. Primary Healthcare Boost: Health Minister Ibrahim Al-Bdour signed a deal with Spain to launch “Ri’aya 2,” backed by a €5.5m grant, to strengthen primary care in Zarqa. Water Tensions: Israel has halted renewal of a key water agreement with Jordan, with Jordan warning it could trigger a wider diplomatic crisis. Jobs Push: The government launched the Second National Employment Day, with UNICEF and Netherlands support, offering about 9,000 job openings across 15 locations. Business Registrations: Jordan registered 12,449 sole proprietorships in the first half of 2026, alongside 4,991 trade names, as e-services expand. Real Estate Pulse: June sales rose 12% year-on-year to 11,884 properties, while revenues climbed 39%. Petra Visitor Update: Petra saw about 204,217 visitors from the start of the year to end of May, down 11% overall. Regional Energy Move: Iraq and Jordan agreed to accelerate the Basra–Aqaba oil pipeline project. ASE Market: Amman Stock Exchange trading hit JD 11.1m, with the index up 0.59%.
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