AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Economy: NEPCO says it is absorbing higher electricity generation costs tied to global fuel and gas prices, warning the gap with selling prices shows up as operating losses and rising debt. Energy Security: King Abdullah chaired a gas-sector review, backing plans to expand production at Risha Gas Field and link it to the Arab Gas Pipeline, alongside distribution network upgrades. Water: Jordan cut water losses by 10 percentage points over four years, using leak detection, better network management, and demand forecasting to recover more supply. Humanitarian Aid: JHCO, with the Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army and WFP, sent its 14th aid convoy to Lebanon—20 trucks of food supplies—while evacuations of sick Gaza children continue under the medical corridor. Trade & Tourism: Exports rose 4.6% in Jan–Jul 2026 and the trade deficit narrowed 6%; Petra welcomed 318,311 visitors in eight months, down 2.1%. Labor Policy: The Ministry of Labor will assess after the deadline for regularising status of non-Jordanian workers, with electronic deportation notices set from Oct. 1. Culture & Identity: A Jordanian writers event spotlighted director Ahmad Daibes on preserving Jordanian identity in television drama. Sports: Olympic silver boxer Carlo Paalam advanced to Asian Games boxing semifinals.
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