AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJordan-UAE Partnership: Prime Minister Jafar Hassan met Abu Dhabi Fund for Development chief Mohamed Suwaidi to sign deals worth $110m for five vocational/technical schools and $70m to supply natural gas to Al Rawda and Al Muwaqqar industrial cities, aiming to cut energy costs and boost jobs. Parliament Update: Jordan’s 20th House wrapped up its first extraordinary session (July 12–Aug 26) after passing six bills on local administration, universities, property ownership, vocational work, consumer affairs, and education quality assurance. Amman Cable Car: The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and Greater Amman Municipality began downtown preparation and development works for the Amman Cable Car, saying the project won’t touch registered heritage buildings and won’t require new expropriation. Security & Syria: Jordan welcomed moves tied to Syria’s unity and stability, including the integration of the SDF into Syrian military institutions. UNRWA Under Pressure: Israel seized the Qalandiya Vocational Training Centre in East Jerusalem; UN chief Antonio Guterres condemned the “unlawful entry,” warning it could deprive Palestinian youth of education. Economy Watch: The Jordan Strategy Forum says Jordan maintained stable growth and low inflation despite regional shocks, while the Amman Stock Exchange rose 0.18% on JD17.4m turnover. Sports: Bahrain’s under-19 handball team topped Group A in Amman with a 35-27 win over South Korea, setting up a quarter-final vs Saudi Arabia.
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