Amman, Jan. 4 (Petra) - The Cabinet on Sunday reviewed a set of positive economic indicators recorded last year, reaffirming that the national economy is on the right track under the Economic Modernization Vision.

Chairing the session, Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan said the government’s economic decisions, taken under directives from His Majesty King Abdullah II and in line with the Royal Letter of Designation, have played a major role in generating the current economic momentum.

The prime minister stressed the importance of building on the strong end-of-year results, including economic growth rates, higher exports, increased investment levels and improved performance of the financial market.

He noted that market turnover rose by about 110 percent, while net corporate profits increased by around 11 percent during the first three quarters of last year, reflecting growing confidence in the Amman Stock Exchange and in the overall trajectory of the Jordanian economy, as well as continued progress in implementing the Economic Modernization Vision.

Hassan expressed optimism that economic indicators in 2026 will be stronger and gain further momentum, supported by major strategic projects scheduled to be launched this year, with implementation tenders exceeding $10 billion. He said these projects are expected to have a significant impact across most economic and service sectors, as well as on employment and job creation.

Despite regional challenges and developments, the economy recorded a growth rate of 2.8 percent last year. Exports grew by 7.6 percent over the first 10 months of the year, while foreign direct investment rose by 27.7 percent. The Amman Stock Exchange’s general index surpassed the 3,600-point level, reaching its highest point since 2008. Company registrations also saw unprecedented growth, with 698 new companies registered during the first 11 months of 2025.

//Petra// AF