AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRoyal Diplomacy & Investment: Crown Prince Hussein chaired preparations for the Jordan–EU Investment Conference on 19 November at the Dead Sea, urging targeted sector opportunities, faster removal of investment roadblocks, and clear metrics to track results. Foreign Policy & Economy: King Abdullah II begins a week-long visit to China (Aug 18–24), pressing for Chinese investment in energy, aviation and technology as regional war strains Jordan’s economy and tests US ties. Local Governance Law: The Lower House approved 12 articles of the 2026 Local Administration Law, including municipal powers, planning roles, and a digital “Municipal Urban Development Observatory.” Regional Tensions: UNRWA accused Israel-linked Jerusalem Municipality staff of entering Shuafat camp facilities without authorization, while Israel’s municipality disputes the claims. Markets: Amman Stock Exchange trading hit about JOD 10 million; the index slipped 0.22%. Security: Army and Border Guard units foiled major drug smuggling attempts using guided balloons. Human Interest: Queen Rania shared first photos of twin granddaughters Talia and Rania, born to Princess Iman.
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