Jordan’s Council of Ministers, during its session held on Sunday and chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan, approved moving forward with procedures to unify and merge the Civil Consumer Corporation with the Military Consumer Corporation. The move aims to enhance the efficiency of services provided to citizens, strengthen competitiveness, ensure better prices, improve the institutions’ ability to respond to inflation and rising prices, and reinforce food security.
To this end, the Cabinet approved the justifications for a draft law to repeal the Civil Consumer Corporation Law of 2026, paving the way for completing the constitutional procedures required for its enactment.
The decision is part of a broader vision aimed at consolidating efforts and resources, improving institutional efficiency in the consumer goods and services sector, and positively impacting the quality of services and prices offered to citizens across the Kingdom.
The merger seeks to strengthen the institution’s ability to provide essential goods, reinforce strategic reserves, and capitalize on the combined logistical and administrative capacities of both entities, thereby improving procurement, storage, and distribution efficiency while generating operational and administrative savings.
The government confirmed that employees of the Civil Consumer Corporation will retain their financial and employment rights under the draft law, with job stability guaranteed during and after the merger process. They will be transferred to the civilian employees’ system of the Military Consumer Corporation in accordance with the Public Sector Human Resources Management Regulation No. 33 of 2024.
In the same session, the Cabinet also approved moving ahead with the expansion of the Khirbet Al-Samra wastewater treatment plant, increasing its annual treatment capacity by 20 million cubic meters by the end of 2030, at a cost exceeding $28 million, funded by the United States with a contribution from the Water Authority. This will bring the plant’s total annual treatment capacity to 150 million cubic meters of treated water for irrigation purposes.
The Cabinet also approved an amended Investment Environment Regulation for 2026, aimed at improving Jordan’s investment climate by simplifying procedures, shortening licensing timelines, and reducing administrative burdens for investors.
Additionally, an amended Railway Licensing and Service Fees Regulation for 2026 was approved to modernize the regulatory framework for the railway sector, enhance transport efficiency, and support investment in national rail infrastructure.
The Cabinet approved a new administrative regulation for the Ministry of Culture to modernize its structure and improve cultural service delivery, as well as amendments to the administrative regulations of the Ministry of Social Development and the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission to enhance governance, oversight, and institutional efficiency.
The Council also approved a list of national and international awards whose recipients will qualify for exceptional performance incentives under the public sector human resources framework, in line with efforts to promote innovation, excellence, and institutional performance across government entities.
