AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJordan-US Development Finance: Crown Prince Hussein met US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) CEO Ben Black to boost cooperation on energy, logistics, water, rail and digital projects, leveraging Jordan’s regional position. SME Funding Boost: The World Bank says Jordan’s Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) exceeded targets in its first phase, mobilising about $109m in private capital and financing 180 companies, with strong youth and women-led participation. Public Health Enforcement: Prime Minister Jafar Hassan ordered tighter inspections and closures for any facilities serving argileh or selling tobacco to minors, citing Article 63 of the Public Health Law. Tourism Snapshot: Petra welcomed 318,311 visitors in the first eight months of 2026, down 2.1% overall, but Jordanian visitors rose sharply. Sports & Broadcasting: The Jordan Football Association apologised for a faulty TV broadcast of Jordan’s friendly vs Syria, blaming an internet transmission fault and promising fixes for upcoming matches.
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