Finance Minister Abdulhakim Shebli presented the 2025 draft budget law to the Lower House of Parliament, outlining a comprehensive policy framework aimed at maintaining financial stability, advancing reform, and addressing the socio-economic needs of citizens amidst regional uncertainties and economic headwinds. Minister Shebli described the budget as not merely a financial plan but a "comprehensive national document" reflecting government priorities and reforms in line with recent policy objectives.Preliminary data for the first half of 2024 suggests steady progress in core economic fundamentals:- GDP Growth: The Jordanian economy grew by 2.2% (constant prices) in the first half of 2024, with projections estimating a full-year growth of 2.3%.- Unemployment Rates: The unemployment rate decreased to 21.4% during the first half of 2024, down from 22.1% in the same period the previous year.- Trade Balance: The trade deficit narrowed by 3% during the first three quarters of 2024, totaling approximately 6.9 billion dinars.- Remittances: Remittances from Jordanian workers abroad increased by 3.2% in the first three quarters, reaching 1.875 billion dinars. (ICE AMMAN)

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