AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLabour Market Policy: Jordan will suspend recruitment of non-Jordanian workers across most sectors starting June 1, with exemptions for domestic workers, garment/textile, and some development-zone and high-skilled roles, as unemployment falls to 16.1% in Q1 2026. Food Security: Jordan’s food self-sufficiency rose to 61.4% in 2024, up from 57.3% in 2020, driven by surpluses in vegetables and key livestock products, while wheat and seafood still rely heavily on imports. Regional Diplomacy: Deputy PM and FM Ayman Safadi urged solidifying Lebanon’s ceasefire and backing state authority, while also meeting EU human rights envoy Kajsa Ollongren to expand Jordan-EU cooperation. Judicial Cooperation: Saudi Ambassador Prince Mansour bin Khalid Al Saud visited the Jordan Judicial Institute, praising its role in training and qualifying judicial talent. Finance & Markets: The Central Bank of Jordan issued JD100m in 2026 treasury bonds, and Amman Stock Exchange connectivity expanded as BHM Capital activated ASE coverage via Tabadul. World Cup Focus: Jordan’s historic 2026 World Cup qualification keeps momentum high, with the national team set for Group J matches starting mid-June.
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