AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Finance & Banking: Jordan Ahli Bank, with Tawqi3i, launched Jordan’s first certified remote digital signature service, letting customers sign loan agreements via ahli Mobile using eKYC and CBJ PKI integration. Fintech Expansion: Valu officially launched in Jordan after Central Bank approval for a specialized finance licence, offering consumer financing and BNPL up to 60 months through retail and digital channels. Capital Markets: Amman Stock Exchange turnover hit JD13.6m on Monday; the general index rose 0.26% with mixed sector moves. Trade & Industry: Jordan’s exports reached JD4.66bn in H1, up 6.2% year-on-year, with calls for more export-focused investment and public-private partnerships. Climate Finance Push: King Abdullah directed government to draft a unified national climate finance strategy with private-sector support, citing $295m Green Climate Fund backing for the National Water Conveyance Project. Judiciary & Business Climate: The King received 2025 reports from the Judicial Council and Sharia Courts, stressing modernization and prioritizing economic chambers to support investment. Endowments Revenue Plan: Awqaf ministry unveiled a three-year plan to double investable endowment revenues, valuing properties at about JD516m. Consumer Safety: The Consumer Protection Directorate ordered a corrective programme for 188 JAC E10X vehicles after reports of sudden stops, including halting sales of stock pending inspections. Regional Business Context: Jordan’s FM Ayman Safadi chaired Arab League ministerial work on Jerusalem, calling for stronger political, diplomatic and economic pressure to protect holy sites.
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