AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRail & trade push: Jordan’s Aqaba–Al-Shidiyeh–Maan railway project (403 km) moves into implementation, backed by a $2.5bn UAE-Jordan investment, with economists saying it will cut transport costs, boost supply chains, and strengthen Aqaba and Maan as logistics hubs. Investment incentives: The Cabinet approved incentives for vehicle manufacturing and assembly in the Zarqa Development Zone, with bigger benefits for CKD/SKD projects tied to local assembly stages and job creation for Jordanians. Tourism drive: Jordan is stepping up tourism infrastructure and services to attract Chinese visitors, including Chinese-language signage and guide training, plus plans for direct Amman–Beijing flights. Economy watch: The World Bank kept Jordan’s growth forecasts at 2.7% for 2026 and 2.9% for 2027, while the Jordan Strategy Forum reported a 21.9% jump in investor confidence in Q2. Urban planning debate: Amman’s land-use challenge is in focus as experts discuss how Regulation 81 could shape future growth, with 62% of municipal land still undeveloped. Regional solidarity: Jordan condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reiterated support for Saudi-led efforts toward a political settlement in Yemen.
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