The Jordanian Cabinet approved new financial incentives for investments exceeding $10 million in satellite communications infrastructure during a session held in Amman on 29 October 2026. These measures aim to encourage development within the telecommunications sector.
Cabinet members also adopted the National Circular Economy Roadmap. This policy document establishes a long-term framework for the kingdom that remains in effect through 2050. The initiative outlines the state's transition toward sustainable resource management and industrial practices. Officials finalized these decisions to align national economic objectives with infrastructure growth and environmental targets.
Satellite Infrastructure Investment Requirements
Investors seeking to qualify for the new satellite communications incentives must meet specific technical requirements defined by the Jordanian Cabinet. Projects are required to establish at least six gateway earth stations throughout the kingdom. These facilities must be accompanied by the deployment of points of presence in various locations to ensure network coverage. The policy mandates that these installations span multiple regions to support the growth of local telecommunications infrastructure. Officials designed these criteria to ensure that qualifying investments contribute directly to the physical expansion of the country's satellite connectivity. By requiring these specific hardware deployments, the government aims to integrate national infrastructure projects with the broader economic objectives established during the 29 October 2026 session in Amman.
Circular Economy Roadmap Targets
The National Circular Economy Roadmap mandates specific environmental performance indicators, including a target to reduce national food waste by 50 per cent by 2030. This goal serves as a primary benchmark for the government's shift toward sustainable resource management.
Parallel to these environmental objectives, the Cabinet approved the validation of reasons for a draft 2026 regulation governing municipal council members and electoral districts. This regulatory framework applies to 104 municipalities across the kingdom. The draft regulation includes a provision to increase the mandatory quota for women serving on municipal councils to 30 per cent. This change represents an increase from the 25 per cent quota established under the 2021 Local Administration Law.
Cabinet officials finalized the draft to refine the administrative structure of local government and electoral representation. Following this approval, the Independent Election Commission received authorization to initiate preparations for municipal elections scheduled to occur during the first half of 2027. These preparations will align with the updated requirements for electoral districts and council composition defined in the 2026 regulation. The Independent Election Commission will oversee the logistical implementation of these electoral changes as the country prepares for the upcoming cycle.
