Jordan's Cabinet Approves Key Reforms and Projects

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Jordan's Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan, has endorsed several significant initiatives and reforms aimed at modernizing the country's economy, improving public services, and enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. The latest developments span various sectors, including mining, transportation, civil service, and education, marking a significant step towards realizing the Economic Modernization Vision.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cabinet approved a draft law to ratify an executive agreement with Wadi Araba Mining Company, granting a license to explore, develop, and exploit copper and associated minerals in the Abu Khushaibeh area, in line with the Economic Modernization Vision.
  • A new system regulating ride-hailing services using smart applications was approved, unifying bank guarantee requirements, raising competitiveness, and improving service quality, pricing, and efficiency.
  • The regulations stipulate that vehicles must not exceed seven years of age, be equipped with GPS tracking, carry a special permit sticker, and meet insurance requirements above mandatory coverage.
  • Drivers must be under 65, hold a license for at least three years, pass health and conduct checks, and complete company-run training, with companies required to provide service to persons with disabilities and share data electronically with authorities.
  • Revised fees for direct API access to government platforms were lowered to help startups and entrepreneurs develop new digital services.
  • Updated regulations on recruitment and appointments in the public sector for 2025 were endorsed to ensure fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities.
  • A separate framework was approved for humanitarian hiring cases, allocating 10% of government vacancies for vulnerable groups, including 4% for persons with disabilities and 5% for top university graduates.
  • Additional quotas were set aside for the children of military retirees, the wounded, and martyrs.
  • An amendment to the 2025 bylaw governing academic staff at Al-Balqa Applied University was approved.

Statistics:

  • 10% of government vacancies will be reserved for vulnerable groups, including 4% for persons with disabilities.
  • 5% of positions will be reserved for top university graduates.
  • Additional quotas were set aside for the children of military retirees, the wounded, and martyrs.
  • The total number of government vacancies allocated for vulnerable groups is 10%, with 4% specifically reserved for persons with disabilities.

Sources:

  • "The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan, on Sunday endorsed a draft law." (Jordan News Agency, 21 Sep 2025)
  • "A new system regulating ride-hailing services using smart applications was approved." (Jordan News Agency, 21 Sep 2025)
  • "Updated regulations on recruitment and appointments in the public sector for 2025 were endorsed." (Jordan News Agency, 21 Sep 2025)
  • "A separate framework was approved for humanitarian hiring cases, allocating 10% of government vacancies for vulnerable groups." (Jordan News Agency, 21 Sep 2025)