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Prime Minister Jafar Hassan said Jordan would require public investment projects to include at least 30% local partnership, Petra reported after an Investment Council meeting. He cited the Aqaba Port Railway, Ma’an–Aqaba dry port, National Water Carrier and Risha gas development among strategic projects.
Jordan’s Cabinet approved JD59 million for purchasing locally produced wheat and barley, up from JD45 million, Agriculture Minister Saeb Khraisat said, according to Petra. The approved purchase quantity rose from 110,000 to 147,000 tonnes.
Jordan ranked 60th among 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, moving up five places from 65th in 2025, according to a report cited by Petra from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship.
Jordan’s Rural Electrification Fund approved JD1.317 million in electricity connection projects for 331 homes and sites for August, Petra reported. The allocations cover households, farms and productive activities under the fund’s eligibility rules.
Jordan’s tourism minister Imad Hijazeen began an official programme in Japan on Sept. 24, meeting representatives of travel company JTB Corp. and the Japan Association of Travel Agents, Petra reported. The discussions focused on cooperation and increasing Japanese visitor numbers to Jordan.
Jordan Tourism Board opened a representative office in China under an agreement announced Sept. 10, Petra reported. The office is intended to promote Jordan as a destination and build links with Chinese travel agencies and tour operators.
The airline’s awards include business class, its lounge, Middle East airline and onboard Wi-Fi categories.
The 2026–27 timetable includes additional London capacity and higher frequencies to Frankfurt and Montreal.
Aqarat reported 133 sales for September 20–26, with higher total value alongside fewer transactions.
The deposit rate rose to 4.10%, the lending rate to 4.60% and the repo rate to 4.35%, effective 17 September.
The six-day 22nd edition brought together more than 50 exhibitors and 500 brands from 30 countries.
Saad Al Kaabi said an alternative pipeline route would require gas liquefaction at the destination, duplicating facilities being developed in Qatar.
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