AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEconomic Growth: Jordan’s economy is showing resilience, with second-quarter growth reaching 3% and inflation at 2.2%, the Jordan Strategy Forum reported. Manufacturing grew 6.2%, exports rose 10.3% to JD6.4 billion and the trade deficit narrowed 6% in the first seven months. Investment Drive: Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh promoted Jordanian opportunities in Brussels ahead of the Jordan-EU Investment Conference at the Dead Sea on November 19, seeking more European business partnerships. Business Services: The Amman Chamber of Commerce’s One-Stop Shop handled 78,808 transactions in the third quarter, including work permits, tax services and electronic payments. Technology: Zain Jordan’s Amman data centre earned Tier III Gold certification for operational sustainability for a second time. Markets: The Amman Stock Exchange index fell 0.2% on Thursday, with JD12.2 million in turnover.
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