AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Health Crackdown: Prime Minister Jafar Hassan ordered tougher inspections and the closure of any facilities serving argileh or selling tobacco to minors, citing violations of Article 63 of the Public Health Law. Sports & Media Accountability: The Jordan Football Association apologized after a technical failure marred the national team’s friendly vs Syria, saying an internet transmission fault disrupted the broadcast and promising fixes for upcoming matches. Youth, Innovation & Jobs: A World Bank review says Jordan’s Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) exceeded key targets in its first phase, mobilising about $109m in private capital and financing 180 companies. Royal Milestone: Princess Iman marked her 30th birthday as a mother of three, with messages from Queen Rania and King Abdullah. Culture & Heritage: Petra saw 318,311 visitors in the first eight months of 2026, down 2.1% year-on-year, while Madaba hosted a seminar tracing the roots of Jordanian theatre.
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