AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMining: Jordan signed a second copper-mining agreement covering 78 square kilometres in the south. Preliminary estimates point to 45 million tonnes of ore, with up to 600,000 tonnes of copper. Transport and Logistics: The UAE-backed $2.5 billion Aqaba–Ma’an railway is expected to carry 16 million tonnes of minerals a year and create 5,000 jobs, while a Ma’an dry port could attract investment in storage, industry and distribution. Digital Economy: Jordan says 42 of 68 initiatives under its AI strategy are underway or complete, as it shifts from policy-setting to practical applications. Consumer Market: Mobile-phone imports fell 17% in the first nine months of 2026 to about 1.1 million devices worth JD116 million, amid rising prices. Markets: The Amman Stock Exchange’s index fell 0.69% on Wednesday, with JD12.6 million in trading.
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