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Salameh Al-Draawi
Many observers and political analysts viewed the recent case involving the former Minister of Labor who was asked to resign over a conflict of interest, while the Royal Decree accepting his resignation was delayed as evidence that Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan's government is facing a major political crisis, potentially signaling its imminent departure from office.
Whenever the National Water Carrier Project is brought up for discussion, the same question resurfaces: Why has its cost risen to its current level? Does this mean the project has become significantly more expensive than originally planned, or is what is being implemented today fundamentally different from what was proposed a decade ago?
Strategic projects around the world are no longer financed solely through traditional lending methods, Their scale, complexity, and long operational lifespans have prompted financial markets to develop innovative financing tools that combine economic returns with sustainable development and environmental goals.
Since 2003 and 2004, Jordanians have been hearing the same story: the Iraqi oil pipeline to Aqaba is discussed at every bilateral meeting, mentioned by every new Iraqi government, and included in every joint communiqué.
After every regional crisis, the same question arises: Has Jordan's economy remained resilient, or has it been significantly affected? The answer lies not in expectations or perceptions, but in the numbers. A closer look at the government's financial performance during the first half of 2026 reveals several important messages. Revenues are growing, capital spending is expanding, and while the fiscal deficit remains a challenge, the combined indicators point to an economy that is gradually regaining momentum.
One of the most frequently asked questions following Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan's directive to draft a Ministerial Conduct Regulation has been: Why did it take so long? And why were the constitutional principles prohibiting conflicts of interest not translated into clear and binding executive rules decades ago?
While the minister is relieved by the royal will in accordance with the provisions of the constitution, it is striking that this time the government announced to the public the reasons for the resignation request and linked it to the principle of conflict of interest, thus moving from the silent resignation approach to an approach based on transparency and clarification of the reasons for decisions related to the public service.
The latest data from the Companies Control Department reveal that economic activity in Jordan continues at a positive pace, despite the continued uncertainty in the region, as figures confirm that the business environment is still able to attract new investments and establish companies, reflecting continued confidence in the national economy and its ability to adapt to changes.
Anyone who follows the reports issued by the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and credit rating agencies will find that they all agree on one characterization, which is that the Jordanian economy is robust, resilient, and capable of facing shocks.
The role of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II is no longer limited to supporting youth or sponsoring initiatives, but has become linked to an integrated development path based on building on what Jordan has achieved over the past decades, and accelerating the transition towards a more productive and competitive economy based on technology, innovation and human capital.
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