AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade and Exports: Jordanian manufacturers are seeking wider access to China after five local food and chemical companies joined the China International Import Expo. Exports to the EU rose 11.4% in the first eight months, with about $925 million in annual opportunities still untapped. Energy and Safety: Jordan’s nuclear regulator received a positive IAEA assessment, with four areas flagged for improvement. Households are also gradually shifting from gas and kerosene heating to electricity, though costs and grid demand remain concerns. Transport and Digital Services: The draft 2027 budget raises Transport Ministry spending by 45% to JD34 million, while 90.8% of government services are now digitised. Jordan-Syria Ties: The two countries signed 11 cooperation agreements during talks in Damascus, covering areas including investment, aviation and food security, as they work to repair relations after deadly airstrikes. Investment and Security: Jordan reported JD641 million in net foreign investment in the first half of 2026. King Abdullah also promoted and decorated officer Firas Al-Ananzeh for his role in stopping a terrorist attack in Amman.
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