AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCredit Rating Watch: S&P affirmed Jordan’s sovereign rating at BB- with a stable outlook, citing resilience, reforms, strong FX reserves and support, with growth projected at 2.5% in 2026. Exports Momentum: Jordan’s industrial exports rose 8.9% to JD4.4bn in H1, led by chemicals/cosmetics and construction, with faster gains in markets like China, Switzerland and the UAE. Trade Balance & Growth: Total exports climbed 14.5% in H1 to JOD 6.414bn as the trade deficit narrowed and exports covered a larger share of imports. Digital Services: The Sanad app activated 1.1m digital IDs in eight months and completed 86.4% of digitisation of services (2,400 targeted). SME Jobs Financing: Bank al Etihad and the Jordan Loan Guarantee Corporation joined the “Guarantee for Employment” program to expand MSME financing tied to job creation. Local Business & Policy: Jordan’s industrial exports to the UAE jumped 29% in H1, supported by the UAE-Jordan trade agreement. Regional Business Signal: Jordanian-Greek parliamentary talks highlighted expanding cooperation, including economic and commercial areas. Governance & Rights: WJWC raised concerns over the prosecution of journalist Ali Younes over alleged republication related to US aid.
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