AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLabour Policy: Jordan will suspend recruitment of non-Jordanians across most sectors starting June 1, with key exceptions including domestic workers, garment and textile, and roles tied to development zones, QIZs and free zones, as unemployment falls to 16% in Q1 2026. Regional Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan condemned “treacherous Iranian attacks” on Bahrain and Kuwait and urged de-escalation, while also discussing deeper Jordan-Saudi cooperation. Judicial Cooperation: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador visited the Jordan Judicial Institute, praising its training role for judges and its regional standing. Finance Watch: The Central Bank of Jordan issued JD100m in treasury bonds for 2026, with a June 7, 2036 maturity. Food Security: Jordan’s food self-sufficiency rose to 61.4% in 2024, up from 57.3% in 2020, though wheat and fish remain heavily import-dependent. World Cup Build-Up: Jordan’s historic 2026 World Cup debut continues to draw attention as preparations face injuries to key players.
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