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Jordan · Country watch

Jordanian Firms at Saudi Expos, Water Theft Crackdown

Jordanian companies join Saudi expos; authorities crack down on water theft in the Jordan Valley.

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The picture Stable

Business conditions in Jordan remain stable with Jordanian firms expanding trade opportunities in Saudi Arabia and authorities enforcing water resource security. Gold prices remain steady, affecting retail and investment sectors.

In this briefing King Abdullah Canal · Jordan Valley Authority · General Syndicate of Owners of Trade and Jewelry Shops · Saudi Food Expo · Saudi Industrial Expo · Jeddah

Regulation

Nothing significant reported today.

Disruption

  • agriculture
  • public-sector

Authorities Crack Down on Water Theft in Jordan Valley

Authorities in Jordan have uncovered six illegal water diversions from the King Abdullah Canal in the Northern Jordan Valley, according to Assabeel. The operations involved coordination between the Jordan Valley Authority, the Public Security Directorate, and the Royal Department for Environmental Protection. These diversions were used to unlawfully extract water, impacting water supply in the region. The crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to secure water resources and ensure fair distribution.

Impact Agricultural producers in the Northern Jordan Valley face stricter enforcement against illegal water use, potentially affecting irrigation practices.

Sources: Assabeel ↗

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

  • retail
  • finance

21-Karat Gold Priced at JD 87 Locally

The price of 21-karat gold in Jordan's local market is set at JD 87 per gram for selling and JD 83.10 for buying, according to the General Syndicate of Owners of Trade and Jewelry Shops, as reported by Jordan News. This pricing reflects current market conditions and affects transactions in the jewelry and investment sectors. Gold prices are a key indicator for retail and investment decisions in the country.

Impact Jewelry retailers and investors in Jordan adjust to the current gold pricing, affecting buying and selling decisions.

Sources: Jordan News ↗

Trade

  • agriculture
  • manufacturing

36 Jordanian Firms Join Saudi Food, Industry Fairs

الواجهة البحرية في مدينة جدة غرب السعودية، 2025.
الواجهة البحرية في مدينة جدة غرب السعودية، 2025. Saudi Press Agency, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Thirty-six Jordanian companies specializing in food industries will participate in the Saudi Food Expo and the Saudi Industrial Expo 2026, starting Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to Jordan News. These expos aim to enhance bilateral trade and showcase Jordanian products in the Saudi market. The participation is expected to boost the visibility of Jordanian food and industrial products, potentially increasing exports to Saudi Arabia, one of Jordan's key trading partners.

Impact Jordanian food and industrial exporters gain exposure and potential market access in Saudi Arabia, enhancing trade ties.

Sources: Jordan News ↗

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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