AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours ago2027 Budget: Cabinet approved the draft bill for referral to Parliament, including JD30 monthly raises for public employees and retirees earning under JD600, at an estimated annual cost of JD260 million. Trade and Logistics: Amman Chamber exports rose 21% to JD1.3 billion through October; food-industry exports were up 16.3% to JD703 million in the first eight months, while Aqaba port cargo handling surged 46% over 10 months. Jordan–Syria Cooperation: Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi travelled to Damascus for talks on implementing agreements and expanding cooperation in trade, industry, energy and transport. Medical Tourism: Amman hosts a global medical and wellness tourism conference on Nov. 11–12, with investment and links between healthcare, tourism and insurance on the agenda. Regional Investment: MENA startup funding plunged 96% month-on-month to $40 million in October as megadeals dried up, signalling a tougher funding climate for young companies.
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