AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJordan Investment Push: Jordan’s Ministry of Investment says its first-half 2026 performance report shows growth in key indicators, faster digitized investor procedures, and a shift toward “high-quality” projects that create production, exports, and jobs. ASE Market Snapshot: The Amman Stock Exchange saw Tuesday turnover hit about JD10.8m, with the general index edging up 0.18% and most sectors mixed. Education & Water Financing: Jordan and Germany (KfW) signed €96.5m in deals—€36.5m for Syrian refugee education access and €60m for Azraq wellfield and main transmission line climate and water protection. Women’s Economic Gains: A World Bank report says Jordan exceeded several women’s economic empowerment targets early, including women-owned business registrations and expanded flexible work adoption. Trade Resilience Plan: With Bab al-Mandab risk in focus, Jordan outlined three contingency routes—using Syrian ports, rerouting via other ports, and an overland corridor through Turkey and Syria—while noting Aqaba container flows are currently normal. Humanitarian Aid: Malaysia pledged $400,000 for Palestinians via Jordan-based support, including healthcare in Jerash Camp and food aid in Gaza. Global Policy Pressure: The UK and France moved to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements, targeting companies and services tied to settlement expansion.
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