AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUAE-Jordan Ties: King Abdullah II met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, with both sides stressing deeper cooperation in economic, trade and development under the UAE-Jordan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Anti–Money Laundering Push: Jordan reiterated political commitment to its 2027-2029 mutual evaluation on anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing, with MENAFATF officials praising reforms and noting progress toward compliance. ASE Market Watch: The Amman Stock Exchange saw Sunday trading volume hit JD9.9m, while the general index slipped 0.16% as sector performance diverged. Banking & Fintech: Jordan’s Central Bank of Egypt launched the fourth FinTech Got Talent 2026 edition for university students, aiming to back young innovators and strengthen the regional fintech hub. Tourism & Transport: Royal Jordanian added direct Abu Dhabi–Aqaba flights, boosting access to southern Jordan and Red Sea tourism. Women in Finance & Sports: Jordan Ahli Bank sponsored Red Bull Car Park Drift and backed drifter Mira Al Tarazi, highlighting support for women talent. Regional Risk: Iran-US tensions continued to dominate headlines, including reports of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and warnings of escalation.
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