AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism: Jordan is courting Turkish visitors and using Istanbul’s air links to reach European and Asian markets, as regional tensions weigh on travel confidence. Trade and Logistics: Aqaba’s ports handled 20.5 million tonnes of cargo, with imports up 35%; the Zarqa Free Zone recorded JD2.789 billion in trade in the first nine months of 2026. Infrastructure: The government is pressing ahead with the Aqaba–Shidiya–Ma’an railway, expected to open investment opportunities and strengthen mineral transport. Business Growth: Orange Jordan held startup meetups across the Kingdom, while JEDCO highlighted export support of up to JD40,000 for local firms. Regional Ties: Jordan and Saudi Arabia signed an updated coordination protocol, aiming to deepen bilateral cooperation.
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