First: Decisions to support the Jordan Football Association (JFA) following the Prime Minister’s visit to the Association:
Exempting the JFA from sales tax on revenues generated from sponsorship and marketing contracts, broadcasting rights, and match ticket sales.
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Considering donations made to the JFA as deductible from the donor’s taxable income.
Exempting contractors with the JFA from work permit fees.
Second: Decisions to support investment and stimulate economic activities as a core requirement under the Economic Modernization Vision:
Approving a package of incentives for green hydrogen projects outside the Aqaba Special Economic Zone.
Approving the financing agreement and memorandum of understanding related to €500 million in financial assistance to Jordan from the European Union, part of a €3 billion financial aid package approved earlier this year under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between Jordan and the EU.
Approving the exemption of fixed assets, supplies, and production inputs used for economic activities from taxation.
Approving the extension of the construction period for a tourism resort project in Aqaba to facilitate completion and encourage investment.
Third: Decisions related to public sector modernization:
Endorsing the Administrative Organization Regulation for the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for the year 2025.
Endorsing an amendment to the Administrative Organization Regulation for the National Aid Fund for the year 2025.
Endorsing the Scientific Research and Innovation Support Fund Regulation for the year 2025.
Approving the repeal of the Jordanian Geologists’ Retirement and Social Insurance Regulation for 2025, in line with the General Assembly’s decision to cancel the fund due to its ineffectiveness.
Fourth: Projects to improve public services:
Approving measures for the expansion and rehabilitation of the Ain Ghazal preliminary treatment plant and the tanker discharge station.
Fifth: International cooperation:
Approving a memorandum of understanding on political and diplomatic consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin.
In its Wednesday session chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan, the Cabinet decided to exempt the Jordan Football Association (JFA) from sales tax on revenues from sponsorship and marketing contracts, broadcasting rights, and match ticket sales.
This decision follows the Prime Minister’s visit to the JFA in July, in light of recent achievements, most notably the national football team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It is part of the government’s support to enable the JFA to prepare for upcoming tournaments.
During his visit, the Prime Minister announced that the government would double the JFA’s budget starting next year, allowing it to sustain achievements and expand youth football training centers to all governorates, utilizing the infrastructure of youth centers for football and other sports programs.
The decision also considers donations to the JFA as deductible for tax purposes and exempts contractors with the Association from work permit fees.
Regarding investment support, the Cabinet approved the Ministry of Investment’s Incentives and Exemptions Committee’s decision to grant green hydrogen projects outside Aqaba Special Economic Zone significant benefits, including:
Reducing income tax to 5% plus 1% national contribution.
Exempting all project equipment, fixed assets, and spare parts from customs duties, sales tax, and other applicable taxes.
Exempting project companies from stamp fees on agreements, maintenance and operation contracts, and equipment supply and installation agreements (EPC).
Exempting both domestic and international services and goods required for the project from taxation.
Providing additional exemptions granted to industrial projects, waiving withholding tax on imported services, and granting a rent-free grace period (up to 5 years) for government-owned land until project operation begins.
Ensuring that non-resident financiers are not subject to Jordanian taxes on income generated from project loans during the agreement’s term.
The green hydrogen sector is highly competitive regionally, with many countries offering extensive incentives. These measures aim to make Jordan an attractive hub for clean energy projects, create direct and indirect jobs, localize green energy industries such as green ammonia production, and enhance Jordan’s position as a regional center for clean energy.
The Cabinet also approved the €500 million EU financing agreement (2025–2027), part of the €3 billion assistance package, which includes €640 million in grants, €1.4 billion in investments, and €1 billion in macroeconomic support.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved adding new fixed assets and production inputs to the zero-rated tax list to stimulate economic activity. These include spare parts for vehicles and electrical equipment, and construction supplies.
On public sector modernization, the Cabinet endorsed:
The 2025 Administrative Organization Regulation for the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission.
An amendment to the 2025 Administrative Organization Regulation for the National Aid Fund.
The 2025 Scientific Research and Innovation Support Fund Regulation, transferring the fund from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to the Higher Council for Science and Technology, to enhance research and innovation and align with public sector modernization plans, including the planned merger of the Ministries of Education and Higher Education.
The regulation aims to strengthen research and innovation, encourage partnerships with industry, and prioritize research projects with direct economic impact. The Fund’s board will now include representatives from industry and commerce.
The Cabinet also approved repealing the Jordanian Geologists’ Retirement and Social Insurance Regulation for 2025, in line with the Geological Association’s decision.
On public service improvement, the Cabinet approved a $3 million agreement for the expansion and rehabilitation of the Ain Ghazal preliminary wastewater treatment plant and tanker discharge station, increasing its capacity to over 300,000 m³/day to meet needs until 2045. This project will handle increased wastewater from the upcoming National Water Carrier Project.
Finally, in the field of international cooperation, the Cabinet approved a memorandum of understanding for political and diplomatic consultations between Jordan and Benin to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Separately, the Cabinet appointed Dr. Jadallah Mohammad Al-Khalaileh as Director General of the Social Security Corporation.
—(Petra)
