AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Finance: Jordan’s local revenues held steady at about JD3.308 billion by end-April 2026, roughly matching last year, with tax receipts around JD2.456 billion and grants rising to JD96 million. Labour & Youth Jobs: The Labour Ministry added JD1 million in interest-free support for vocational training graduates to launch small home-based projects (up to JD3,000 per project). Social Security for Expatriates: The Social Security Corporation introduced an online lump-sum withdrawal mechanism for expatriates leaving Jordan permanently with no return. Regional Diplomacy: Egypt and Morocco’s foreign ministers met in Amman to boost economic, trade and investment cooperation, while Arab League talks in Jordan also focused on regional stability. Development in Zarqa: Prime Minister Jafar Hassan unveiled an executive programme for Zarqa with a budget exceeding JD800 million over three years, targeting healthcare, education and transport alongside industrial growth and jobs. Health Regulation Cooperation: Syria is moving to set up a national pharmaceutical authority with technical support from Jordan’s food and drug regulator. Business & Trade Infrastructure: Jordan’s chambers reported manufacturing output at about $21b and Irbid exports reaching $107m in May.
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