AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Sector Pay: Jordan’s 2027 budget circular provides a JOD30 monthly increase for public employees and military personnel, as well as civilian and military retirees, whose total pay is below JOD600. Ministries must submit budget proposals by November 5. Border Security: Authorities seized two million drug pills hidden in a truck at the Jaber crossing, while the army said it repelled an armed group of 14 attempting to cross from Syria. Regional Ties: Jordan condemned an attack on a Qatari LNG carrier in the Gulf. Iraq is also discussing oil exports through Jordan and Egypt, alongside proposed storage, refining and petrochemical projects. Parliament and Culture: King Abdullah II is set to open Parliament’s third ordinary session Monday. Hamoud, in Karak, has been named Jordan’s 2027 City of Culture, with a year-long program planned. Tourism: Royal Jordanian has launched a global campaign showcasing lesser-known experiences across the Kingdom.
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