AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoJerash Implementation Watch: A panel under “Maidani” says Jerash’s Cabinet commitments are uneven—about 70–80% of 2025 pledges are done, while other projects still sit in studies, implementation, or await future budgets, with residents pushing for priorities like a hospital, transport links, a university, and jobs. Foreign Policy & Settlements: Jordan and Egypt condemned Israel’s E1 settlement tenders for 1,234 units east of Jerusalem, warning it entrenches occupation and harms prospects for a two-state solution. China-Jordan Political Ties: China’s top legislator Zhao Leji met King Abdullah II in Beijing, stressing deeper cooperation in economy, trade, investment, and parliamentary exchanges. Youth & Entrepreneurship: The Arab Youth Centre opened in Jordan as a permanent hub with the Crown Prince Foundation, offering leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, tech, incubation and mentorship. Labor Crackdown/Regularization: Jordan’s Ministry of Labor urged employers and homeowners to legalize non-Jordanian workers’ status by Sept. 30; inspections will intensify and violators will face deportation flags from early October. Business Events: IAOM MEA will host a Flour & Feed Milling Forum 2026 in Amman (Sept. 21–24) to connect regional milling professionals and share operational know-how. Philanthropy Spotlight: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid will fund $2.4m treatment for a Jordanian toddler with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), with care planned at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital in Dubai.
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