AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIndependence Day Push: Prime Minister Jafar Hassan inaugurated the Dead Sea Corniche and new tourist beach projects, part of Jordan’s 80th-year drive to boost domestic tourism and public spaces. Tourism Watch: Petra welcomed about 155,855 visitors since the start of 2026 to April 30, with foreign visitors leading; the total is down 3.2% year-on-year. Investment & Jobs: Jordan reported foreign direct investment inflows of about JD1.43bn in 2025, while the Economic Modernization Vision highlights progress in improving the investment climate and rolling out national cybersecurity initiatives. Cybersecurity: The government says it has implemented 3 national cybersecurity initiatives, including training and incident-response readiness work. Gaza Aid: The Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization began a week-long “Eid Clothing” distribution for children in Gaza, alongside broader relief support. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar and Jordan stressed support for mediation to de-escalate the US-Iran crisis, warning against any move that would disrupt navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Security & Culture: Jordan renewed condemnation of repeated Israeli extremist incursions into Al-Aqsa, calling them a violation of international law.
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