The public expenditures of the Kingdom's central government/budget went up during the first half of this year to about JD5.353 billion, compared to JD5.144 billion during the same period last year. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Finance, local revenues reached JD4.540 billion during the first half of 2024, covering current expenditures at 92.3%. As a result of the previous developments, the general budget recorded a post-aid financial deficit at about JD771.5 million. The government's debt balance rate also decreased after excluding loans from Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) to reach 89% of the estimated GDP for June, compared to 89.2% during 2023, the statement pointed out. Source: Jordan News Agency
12th Economic Conference on Digital Economy, AI Governance Set for Saturday
August 20, 2026
Amman: The Jordan Society for Scientific Research, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity (JSSREC) will hold its 12th Economic Conference this Saturday under the theme “The Digital Economy and Governance in the Era of Artificial Intelligence.” Held in coope…