The government announced that 343 of the 394 projects included in the second executive program of the Economic Modernization Vision began implementation during the first half of this year, confirming that the projects are progressing according to plan and within the scheduled timelines.
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The first-half progress report on the second executive program, covering the 2026–2029 period, showed that the projects are subject to regular monitoring to assess implementation and ensure that they are carried out in line with approved plans.
The second executive program includes 394 projects to be implemented over four years, with work on 343 of them beginning during the first six months of the current year.
The report also indicated that around 100 government decisions adopted during the first half of the year support the objectives of the Economic Modernization Vision.
Investment
100 new opportunities added to the investment map, alongside comprehensive development of the Invest in Jordan platform.
The Ministry of Investment completed 3,801 applications for incentives and investment facilities and issued 1,879 investor cards.
379 companies benefited from investment exemptions during the first half of the year.
A new investment-environment regulation was introduced, with aftercare services for investors activated.
New partnership projects include Jaber Border Crossing, Amman Bridge, water-loss reduction and pharmaceutical tracking.
A feasibility study was launched for establishing a green industrial development zone.
A study began for a 450-megawatt pumped-storage hydropower plant in Wadi Al-Mujib.
Industry and Exports
Manufacturing industries recorded JD 1.6 billion in GDP in the first quarter.
Jordan completed a draft of the National Export Strategy 2026–2029 and identified new export markets.
€35 million was allocated to the “Entrepreneurship in Industry” program to support 370 industrial establishments.
Jordan launched a national environmental label to enhance industrial competitiveness.
Efforts began to attract the semiconductor industry to Jordan.
285 engineers and technicians received training in Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.
Jordan accelerated pharmaceutical registration and digitized drug-control procedures.
Jordan became the second Arab country to join the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme.
Efforts are underway to open new markets for the garment sector and attract investment from Europe and Asia.
Agriculture and Food Security
Jordan’s wheat reserves are sufficient for 10.3 months, while barley reserves cover 9.2 months.
16 agreements were signed to invest Treasury-owned land in Al-Hamad and Al-Sarhan.
1,500 farmers benefited from a farm-level rainwater harvesting project.
JD 241,000 in loans were provided for water-saving agricultural technologies.
A frozen-potato factory was opened, while four new agro-food processing projects were attracted.
1.7 million sheep were electronically tagged to improve livestock management.
1,200 people were trained in agricultural employment skills, while 650 farmers received training in climate-smart agriculture.
A new project was launched to establish a citrus cold-storage facility in the Jordan Valley.
Transport and Logistics
The transport and storage sector recorded JD 522 million in GDP during the first quarter.
Implementation began on a regular public transport project connecting Amman with the governorates and districts.
Detailed designs were completed for the potash railway linking mining areas with Aqaba Port.
A study is underway to establish a national Jordanian land-transport company.
Two new transport companies were licensed to operate through smart applications.
A digital truck-control system was launched in Aqaba.
An agreement was signed for the development and operation of King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba.
Studies and designs were completed for the King Hussein Bridge terminal.
Studies for the Irbid and Salt ring roads began to be updated.
The Al-Durra Border Crossing and passenger and cargo areas are being developed.
Aqaba’s oil port is being upgraded to increase its capacity for handling petroleum products.
16,366 electronic customs declarations and 1.46 million bills of lading were processed through the e-commerce trade center.
Financial and Banking Sector
Jordanian banks’ deposits reached JD 51 billion, while credit facilities reached JD 37.1 billion.
Domestic liquidity stood at JD 49.6 billion.
193.5 million transactions were conducted through CliQ, with a total value of JD 15.6 billion.
The market capitalization of the Amman Stock Exchange reached JD 27.9 billion, with trading volume at JD 1.6 billion.
Non-Jordanians owned 46.4% of the market capitalization of listed companies.
41 million transactions were conducted through eFAWATEERcom, with 5.3 million users.
A new open-ended investment fund was registered with capital of at least $5 million.
Islamic financing sukuk worth JD 160 million were issued.
The Jordan Fintech Academy opened its headquarters and trained 415 people.
Trade and E-Commerce
Wholesale and retail trade contributed JD 818 million to GDP in the first quarter.
Market inspection and monitoring quality reached 95.2% during the first half of the year.
Jordan is preparing a National E-Commerce Strategy 2026–2029.
18 e-commerce and digital marketing projects received support.
Digital Economy and Government Services
85.8% of government services in Jordan have been digitized.
2.8 million digital IDs have been activated through the Sanad application.
Cybersecurity
77 government institutions received cybersecurity training.
5,664 employees benefited from 44 cybersecurity awareness workshops.
282 students graduated from the “Masar” program and were prepared for the labor market.
Training was provided to schools and universities, while implementation of the National Cybersecurity Framework was expanded.
Health
428 healthcare facilities were computerized, with remote medication-delivery services expanded.
27 health centers were opened, and more than 40,000 Ministry of Health employees received training.
221 healthcare facilities obtained accreditation, including 26 hospitals and 177 health centers.
A unified national protocol for cancer treatment was launched.
New protocols were introduced for treating heart attacks and strokes.
A plan was developed to reduce MRI waiting times in government hospitals.
A new outpatient appointment system began at Prince Hamzah Hospital and Al-Bashir Hospital.
The operating hours of health centers were extended to ease pressure on emergency departments.
The chickenpox vaccine was added to the national immunization program.
A National Medical Tourism Strategy 2026–2029 was prepared.
Tourism
Jordan received 3.15 million visitors, generating JD 2.47 billion in tourism revenue.
Tourist sites recorded 1.31 million visits, including 236,000 visits to Petra.
More than 60 air routes were supported in cooperation with Royal Jordanian to stimulate tourism.
118,000 people participated in the “Our Jordan is a Paradise” program through 3,800 trips.
Jordan’s World Cup-related campaign generated 893 million digital impressions.
Jordan documented 250 kilometers of the Jordan Trail in preparation for its adoption as an official tourism route.
Design work began for the Amman Cable Car.
Rehabilitation began on the Christian pilgrimage route and the Mu'tah Battle site.
Jordan strengthened its position in conference tourism by hosting international events.
69 tourism and cultural events were held in Petra, attracting 15,000 participants.
Tourism Projects in the Governorates
The Dead Sea tourist corniche and beach were opened, along with an 8-kilometer cycling route.
62% of the infrastructure for Ajloun National Park has been completed.
60% of the buildings for the Jerash eco-tourism village have been completed.
80% of the Heritage Aviation Museum project in Aqaba has been completed.
Development began on the Ma'an Heritage Market and downtown Salt.
Detailed designs began for the redevelopment of downtown Karak, along with a management plan for the castle.
An entertainment city covering 575 dunums is planned as part of the Amra City project.
The Amra Exhibition and Conference Center is estimated to cost JD 50 million and accommodate 15,000 people.
Creative Industries and Cinema
205 film and television productions were filmed in Jordan during the first half of the year.
Nine projects applied for cash-rebate incentives, with expected spending of JD 11 million.
Jordan joined the Belt and Road Film Alliance.
The “Writers’ Room” was established to develop screenplays and strengthen Jordanian storytelling.
90 applications were submitted to the Jordan Film Fund in its 11th round.
Supported Jordanian films reached festivals in Cannes, Shanghai and Japan.
Culture, Youth and Urban Development
1,275 cultural events were held across the Kingdom during the first half of the year.
4,081 youth activities and programs were implemented during the same period.
New projects were launched to develop parks, youth facilities and public spaces across the governorates.
Progress was made on smart transportation projects and the provision of land for affordable housing.
The Amra City project moved into new stages, with incentives introduced for its first phase.
Education
The National Education Strategy 2026–2030 was approved.
48 school construction projects were completed, while 340 schools underwent maintenance and rehabilitation.
27 new schools added 492 classrooms and 35 kindergarten classrooms.
1,561 schools were prepared to receive students with disabilities.
775 schools, comprising 2,045 kindergarten classes, were assessed under the quality-assurance system.
Free school transportation is serving 9,089 students in the Southern Badia.
Four electronic question banks were established in preparation for the transition to electronic Tawjihi examinations.
82,000 teachers were trained on the AI-supported Siraj platform.
Nearly one million student accounts were created on Siraj.
2,500 Chromebook devices were distributed to 13 schools as part of a digital education pilot.
490,000 students benefited from the school nutrition program.
Ten central school-meal kitchens were established, creating hundreds of job opportunities for women as well as supporting agriculture and bakeries.
Literacy programs and initiatives for school dropouts were expanded, with a pathway launched to return them to formal education.
Vocational and Technical Education
31 new vocational schools were established, bringing the total to 362 schools.
Esports and early childhood education were introduced as new BTEC specializations.
13,000 students are enrolled in work-based learning programs.
3,833 trainees are participating in training-to-employment agreements.
The Jordanian-Italian Training and Rehabilitation Center opened in Naour.
Four vocational training institutes and centers in Al-Hasa, Ajloun, Al-Manshiyya and Al-Jizah are being developed.
Higher Education
216 academic programs were introduced at Jordanian higher education institutions.
A JD 9 million grant was allocated for a smart campus project at public universities.
A project was launched to establish the Korean-Jordanian Institute for Engineering and Technology Training.
The Student Support Fund system was amended to improve the fairness of grants and loans distribution among districts.
Employment
Employment programs helped provide jobs for 8,565 people during the first half of the year.
3,079 employment contracts were signed in production branches, with women accounting for 93% of the beneficiaries.
New production branches were opened and expanded in Mafraq and Ma'an.
New production branches are being prepared in Fuheis and Al-Basaliyya.
A National Labor Market Observatory was established and linked to 31 indicators.
A national plan was prepared to transition workers from informal employment to the formal economy.
Hundreds of small and medium-sized enterprises received financing to create new employment opportunities.
Water
The final technical and legal agreement for the National Water Carrier was signed in preparation for financial closure.
An additional €22 million grant was secured for the National Water Carrier.
$78.2 million was allocated under a Jordanian-American partnership to prepare networks to receive water from the National Water Carrier.
Jordan and Syria launched a joint water platform and updated the hydropolitical study of the Yarmouk River.
Jordan joined the UN Watercourses Convention.
An expansion of the Salt Water Treatment Plant was inaugurated to serve 125,000 people.
The Ain Al-Basha Water Project was completed with a $9.5 million U.S. grant.
Water projects were completed in Irbid, Mafraq, Al-Shobak and Al-Quwayrah.
New water-harvesting projects were launched in Karak, Ma'an and Al-Hasa.
500 new water tanks were installed in villages in Karak, Tafila and Ma'an.
Drinking-water quality reached 99.7%, while regular supply stood at 14.5 hours per week.
Energy
An agreement was signed to establish two combined-cycle power plants with a combined capacity of 1,400 megawatts.
The first well was completed under the new phase of development of the Risha gas field.
Projects are underway to supply four industrial cities with natural gas.
$1 billion was allocated for a green hydrogen and green ammonia production project in Jordan.
The green ammonia project targets annual production of 100,000 tonnes.
9,396 energy-efficient lighting units are being installed to replace existing street lighting in municipalities.
A project was launched to install solar energy systems in 70 municipalities.
762 solar photovoltaic systems were installed for families benefiting from the National Aid Fund and vulnerable households.
4,026 solar water heaters are being installed in homes.
The first phase of installing solar water heaters in nine government hospitals was completed.
A program was launched to improve energy efficiency in 15 ministries in two phases.
Energy-efficiency audits are being conducted in factories and hotels.
Environment and Green Economy
1,300 cleanup campaigns were conducted, alongside the installation of 300 cameras to monitor illegal dumping.
The Blue Economy Innovation Center opened in Aqaba.
The foundation stone was laid for the Creative Circular Economy Center in Aqaba.
200 women participated in climate-change adaptation programs.
Agricultural extension officers received training in climate-smart agriculture.
Progress was made on the project to plant 10 million trees and transition toward green development.
Social Protection
148,796 families benefited from cash and in-kind assistance.
8,187 families became independent of National Aid Fund support.
The alternative-family care program for children and persons with disabilities was expanded.
716 licenses were issued to practice social work.
Women and Childcare
Licensing 49 nurseries created 196 job opportunities and supported women’s economic participation.
