AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Finance Watch: Jordan’s domestic revenues rose 1.9% to JD 5.625b by end-July 2026, up from JD 5.518b a year earlier, with tax receipts up about JD 32m and non-tax revenues up about JD 75m—an encouraging sign of collection resilience amid regional shocks. China Pivot: King Abdullah II is set to visit China on Monday, with Jordan aiming to deepen economic and investment cooperation as Iran-related pressures weigh on the kingdom’s economy; the investment minister says China aligns with Jordan’s modernization priorities. Baptism Site Push: Jordan signed four agreements worth about $120m to develop the Lord’s Baptism area by 2030, including a museum, pilgrim village, infrastructure upgrades and a green corridor—backed by a high-level national committee chaired by the prime minister. Trade & Business Links: The Jordan Chamber of Commerce and Pakistan’s chambers signed an MoU to create a Joint Jordanian-Pakistani Business Council and boost trade, investment, delegations and joint ventures. Consumer Protection: The Jordan Chamber of Commerce warned against misleading pricing on electrical appliances, saying local prices have stayed stable despite higher shipping and insurance costs, while competition helps consumers. Local Delivery Reality Check: A Jerash governorate panel under “Maidani” highlighted gaps between announced government projects and on-the-ground progress, spanning health, water, transport, tourism and investment needs.
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