AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMinisterial Integrity: Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan ordered an urgent bylaw to regulate ministerial conduct, targeting conflicts of interest and personal gains, including bans on using privileged information for relatives, restrictions on buying/leasing state property, serving on company boards, and taking private-company remuneration. Education Tech: The Education Ministry is studying facial recognition cameras at classroom entrances to automatically record student attendance and absences, alongside an online form for ninth-graders to choose academic or vocational tracks. Fintech Push: Jordan’s fintech sector is being positioned as a growth and investment driver after the Jordan Fintech Festival, with experts pointing to benefits like lower transaction costs, faster services, and wider financial inclusion. Trade & Exports: Amman Chamber of Commerce data shows certificate-of-origin exports hit about JD 768m in H1 2026 (+25.2%), with Iraq the top destination by value. Water Infrastructure: The National Water Carrier Project is set to start construction in Q4 2026, with completion in about four years and pumping planned for Q4 2030. Tourism Access: The Jordan Tourism Board says low-cost flights could resume in September or October to boost visitor numbers and cut travel costs.
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