AMMAN — The Cabinet, during a session chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Tuesday, approved the National Strategy for the Localisation of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Industry for 2026–2036.

 

The strategy aims to establish a domestic industry and position Jordan as a regional hub for drone technology development, manufacturing, systems integration and testing, according to a Prime Ministry statement.

 

The strategy also seeks to increase local value addition, develop engineering expertise and create opportunities for Jordanian talent and businesses.

 

It treats the UAV industry as an integrated ecosystem encompassing software, electronics, communications, navigation, control and power systems, airframes and testing, rather than focusing solely on manufacturing or assembling imported components.

 

Potential applications include agriculture, resource management, infrastructure and power line inspections, mining, municipal services, logistics, surveying and emergency response.

 

The strategy follows an assessment of national capabilities involving many Jordanian companies and 15 universities. It focuses on establishing a domestic manufacturing base, positioning Jordan as a regional centre for integration and testing, developing high-value local capabilities, linking scientific research to industry and stimulating domestic demand.

 

It also seeks to align education and training with industry requirements through updated engineering curricula, practical training, industry-focused graduation projects and stronger partnerships between universities and businesses.

 

The strategy prioritises software, communications, testing and engineering design, while allowing the use of imported components when local production is not economically viable.

 

In the energy sector, the Cabinet approved the 2026 Regulations on Conditions for Granting, Renewing or Amending Electricity Licences under the General Electricity Law.

 

The regulations aim to encourage investment, simplify licensing procedures and establish fair fee structures.

 

They introduce incentive fees for energy storage activities to strengthen grid stability and support the integration of renewable energy sources.

 

They also exempt independent transmission and associated generation dedicated to green hydrogen production from licensing fees.

 

The Cabinet also approved the 2026 Regulations for Licensing Domestic Cleaning Services Companies, which define requirements for issuing, renewing and revoking Ministry of Labour permits, outline company obligations and establish penalties for violations.

 

The regulations aim to curb unregulated advertising on social media and protect beneficiaries’ rights. Licensed companies may provide Jordanian and non-Jordanian workers under daily, weekly or monthly contracts.

 

Companies must provide dedicated accommodation and uniforms, submit an annually renewable performance bond, recruit workers through authorised entities in countries covered by agreements with Jordan, provide training, maintain employment contracts and ensure social security coverage.

 

Overnight stays are prohibited, and non-Jordanian cleaning workers cannot transfer to other sectors, the statement said.

 

The Cabinet also approved the Ministry of Health Strategy for 2026–2030 and directed the ministry to begin implementation, with annual reviews to align budget allocations with priority outcomes and performance indicators.

 

The strategy aligns with Royal directives, the Economic Modernisation Vision, the Public Sector Modernisation Roadmap and the Sustainable Development Goals, the statement said.

 

It focuses on disease prevention, service quality, spending efficiency, infrastructure development and digital transformation.

 

Its six priorities cover primary and preventive care, specialised medical services and clinical quality, human resource development, infrastructure and digital transformation, healthcare coverage and financial sustainability, and institutional governance, including crisis management.

 

The Cabinet also approved the draft 2026 amended regulations governing federations and referred them to the Legislation and Opinion Bureau

 

The amendments aim to improve governance, operational efficiency, administrative decentralisation and digital transformation.

 

The Cabinet approved draft regulations for universities and intermediate community colleges, as well as a draft administrative structure for the General Iftaa Department, and referred both to the Legislation and Opinion Bureau.

 

The Cabinet also approved a draft law ratifying the 2026 extradition agreement between Jordan and Morocco and referred it to the Lower House.