AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCabinet & Budget 2027: Jordan’s government reshuffle was limited, focusing on strengthening deputy prime ministers’ oversight of economic and services files, while Budget 2027 planning is framed as a “new fiscal philosophy” built on spending discipline amid rising regional costs and subsidy pressure. Tax & Digital Trade: The Income and Sales Tax Department highlighted the National Electronic Invoicing System as a unified platform to improve invoice validity, reduce errors, and support broader business and administrative efficiency. Real Estate Investment Flows: Iraqi investors remain a major driver of non-Jordanian property demand, with their ownership value in Jordan rising to about JD 53.3m in the first seven months of 2026, even as transaction counts edged down. Logistics & Aqaba Port: Transit through Aqaba is surging for the Iraqi market, with major jumps in containers and refrigerated shipments, reinforcing Aqaba’s role as a regional logistics hub. Tourism & Infrastructure: Jordan is stepping up preparations for the 2030 Second Millennium of Jesus’ Baptism, forming a high-level national committee and outlining projects around the Baptism Site to boost pilgrim stays. Regional Security: King Abdullah II urged comprehensive regional de-escalation and warned against unilateral Israeli steps in the West Bank and threats to Jerusalem’s holy sites.
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