AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTransport & Investment: The Cabinet approved incentives for vehicle assembly and manufacturing projects in the Zarqa Development Zone, including electricity and land-price subsidies, tax exemptions, and conditions tied to local jobs. Mega-Projects: Prime Minister Jafar Hassan said the Aqaba–Shidiya–Maan railway is now in its implementation phase, with the $2.5bn line expected to boost southern logistics and connect Aqaba to wider regional routes. Tourism Push: Jordan is upgrading tourism infrastructure to attract Chinese visitors, including Chinese-speaking guide training, Chinese road signs, and preparations for direct Amman–Beijing flights and Chinese New Year events. Economy Watch: The World Bank kept Jordan’s growth forecasts at 2.7% for 2026 and 2.9% for 2027, citing resilience amid regional shocks. Finance & Confidence: Jordan’s Investor Confidence Index rose 21.9% in Q2 2026, while the GAIF conference opened at the Dead Sea with Jordan taking over the Arab insurance presidency. Public Safety: One person died and 40 were injured after a bus overturned on Amman’s Airport Road. Regional Diplomacy: Jordan condemned continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reiterated support for Saudi-led Yemen efforts.
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