AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGreen Finance: Jordan has attracted over $623m in green and climate finance since 2021, with flows shifting from small pilots to larger, reform-linked packages tied to the Economic Modernization Vision. Tourism & Heritage: Preparations are ramping up for the 2030 second millennium of Jesus’ Baptism at Al-Maghtas, with a high-level national committee planning infrastructure, a museum, and a “green corridor” to turn the event into a long-term religious tourism boost. Politics & Governance: A cabinet reshuffle took place without adding or removing ministers, with two ministers named deputy prime ministers and committees restructured under them. Real Estate Law: Parliament passed a draft amending the Real Property Law after debate over defining railways as “roads,” raising major concerns about land expropriation limits and compensation. Security & Regional Context: Jordan is included in a new Saudi-led 14-state maritime defense alliance aimed at protecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden trade routes amid Houthi threats. Local Economy & Infrastructure: King Abdullah met Ma’an community leaders, stressing stability and directing focus on sectors like health, education, agriculture, water, transport, and infrastructure, including the Aqaba–Ma’an Dry Port. Youth & Social Policy: The Minister of Youth marked International Youth Day in Jerash, highlighting youth as a pillar of modernization and the National Youth Strategy 2026–2030.
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