AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoRegional Security: Jordan condemned “repeated” Iranian attacks on Kuwait, calling them a breach of international law, and reaffirmed full solidarity with the Gulf state as air defences intercepted missiles and drones. Holy Sites: Jordan also denounced Israeli settlers’ storming of Al-Aqsa courtyards, including flag-raising under police protection, warning against any attempt to change the site’s historical and legal status quo. Lebanon Crisis: As Israel expanded operations in southern Lebanon, Jordan condemned the aggression and urged an end to attacks and full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, while WFP warned Lebanon’s displacement and food insecurity are worsening. Economy & Jobs: Jordan’s unemployment fell to 16.1% in Q1 2026, and the Amman Stock Exchange recorded JD26.4m trading volume. Trade & Investment: Exports rose 1.6% in Q1 2026 to JD2.129b, and Jordan and Abu Dhabi launched an electronic trading link via Tabadul to boost regional market integration. Health & Services: Zarqa Government Hospital performed Jordan’s first open-heart surgery in the governorate, and the Reayah cancer programme marked a major shift in access to treatment. Industry Push: PM Jafar Hassan ordered expanded incentives for the al-Rawdah Industrial Zone and inaugurated new Jinsheng factories in Karak, targeting more jobs and investment. Royal & Society: Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa marked their third wedding anniversary with a new portrait.
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