AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMega-Projects & Industry: Jordan’s Cabinet approved incentives for vehicle assembly and manufacturing in the Zarqa Development Zone, with electricity, land-price and tax breaks tied to investment size and job creation for Jordanians. Rail & Regional Trade: Prime Minister Jafar Hassan said the Aqaba–Shidiya–Maan railway has entered its implementation phase, positioning Aqaba as a gateway and Maan as a storage and distribution hub, with the project also discussed in calls involving UAE leadership. Economy Watch: The World Bank kept Jordan’s growth forecasts at 2.7% for 2026 and 2.9% for 2027, citing resilience despite regional shocks. Urban Planning: A new push to apply Planning and Regulation System No. 81 is framed as a way to manage Amman’s expansion, as about 62% of municipal land remains undeveloped. Water & Agriculture: Jerash irrigation canal lining projects are reducing water loss and restoring supply to farmers in Wadi Souf and other areas. Security & Diplomacy: Jordan reiterated solidarity with Saudi-led Yemen efforts amid Houthi attacks, while regional talks also continue around “verifiable security arrangements” linked to Lebanon.
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