AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAqaba Railway Compensation: Jordan’s Cabinet approved a full compensation and land-swap mechanism for properties expropriated for the Aqaba Railway Project and the expansion of the potash industry, including waiving the proposed “legal quarter” deduction even if procedures take longer, with Arab Potash Company covering 50% of approved compensation costs. Logistics Push: Jordan ranked 3rd in the Arab world on the 2024 Logistics Performance Index, with Aqaba port efficiency highlighted as a key advantage for keeping the Kingdom a “safe logistics corridor.” Regional Diplomacy: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with Canada’s FM Anita Anand on the Makkah Joint Defence Pact, regional peace and security, and US-Iran tensions, also briefing on occupied Jerusalem and a recent Jordan ministerial meeting. Water Services Digital Upgrade: The Water and Irrigation Minister and the Digital Economy Minister inspected progress on the US-funded Smart Transformation Project for managing water and wastewater services, stressing AI adoption to cut losses and improve service quality. Jerusalem/UN Messaging: Jordan welcomed a UN Security Council statement condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping, aligning with broader Arab and Muslim calls for international action. Local Economy Watch: Amman Chamber of Commerce says school supplies are plentiful and prices stable, with uniform costs largely unchanged despite higher operating and freight expenses.
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