AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Egypt’s Petrojet signed a $22.7m deal to build a 22-km natural gas pipeline linking Jordan’s Al-Muwaqqar Industrial Development Zone to the Arab Gas Pipeline, with pressure and metering stations; completion is targeted within 18 months. Trade & Payments: Jordan Chamber of Commerce says remittances rose 14.3% in H1 to $2.496bn, boosting foreign-currency inflows and activity for exchange companies and local spending. Macroeconomy: Jordan’s exports climbed 14.5% y/y in H1 2026 to JD 6.41bn while the trade deficit narrowed 5.5% to JD 3.85bn, improving import coverage to 63%. Capital Markets: Amman Stock Exchange continues to attract attention as regional markets track mixed performance, with Tunisia’s Tunindex up 0.88% in July. Business & Policy: Jordan’s China push remains central after King Abdullah’s Beijing visit, with both sides stressing development cooperation and a two-state political track.
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