AMMAN — The Cabinet, during a session chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Sunday, reviewed the effects of "unprecedented" rainfall over six days, which equalled the country’s annual average precipitation, particularly in southern regions.

 

Hassan described the rainfall as “promising” and said it would benefit the agricultural sector and bolster water reserves. He noted that, despite some damage to infrastructure in certain areas, no casualties were reported, highlighting that other countries, including the US, Europe, and Gulf states, have experienced floods despite more advanced infrastructure, according to a Prime Ministry statement.

 

The prime minister directed immediate measures to repair damaged infrastructure and instructed relevant authorities to complete studies within a month to reassess and rehabilitate essential facilities, taking into account available resources and priorities.

 

He stressed that existing infrastructure is generally designed based on average rainfall, not extreme weather events.Hassan also called for urgent steps to protect all archaeological and tourist sites across the Kingdom from flooding, including the immediate repair of the damaged section of the wall near Kerak Castle.

 

He emphasised the need for strict monitoring of homes built in valleys and flood-prone areas to safeguard residents, particularly during heavy rainfall seasons like the recent one.

 

The prime minister also instructed the Ministry of Finance to allocate JD10 million from the emergency budget to upgrade infrastructure in affected governorates.

 

He also tasked the ministers of Agriculture, Social Development, and Awqaf and Islamic Affairs with compensating low-income residents affected by the floods through additional funding and activating social protection mechanisms.

 

Cabinet also discussed the positive economic indicators achieved last year, which underscore that the Jordanian economy is moving in the right direction within the framework of the economic modernisationvision.

 

The prime minister highlighted during the session that the government’s economic measures, taken under the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah, and within the framework of the royal mandate, have contributed significantly to the economic momentum now evident.

 

Hassan emphasised the need to build on the positive economic results recorded at the end of last year, including economic growth, rising exports, and higher investment levels.

 

He also highlighted the strong performance of the financial market, which reached record levels, with trading volume up by some 110 per cent during the first three quarters.

 

Net corporate profits increased by around 11 per cent over the same period, reflecting confidence in the Amman Stock Exchange and the Jordanian economy, and supporting the continued implementation of the economic modernisation vision.

 

He also expressed confidence in the positive economic results and indicators, noting that they are expected to strengthen further in 2026 with accelerated momentum, supported by key strategic projects due to be launched this year, valued at over $10 billion, which are set to have a substantial impact across most economic and service sectors and boost employment opportunities.

 

Despite regional challenges, last year recorded economic growth of 2.8 per cent, with exports rising 7.6 per cent over ten months and foreign direct investment in the Kingdom increasing by 27.7 per cent.

 

The Amman Stock Exchange general index surpassed 3,600 points, marking its highest level since 2008, while a record number of companies were registered, with 698 new firms established during the first 11 months of 2025.