AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoJordan Tourism & Food-Security Angle: Jordan welcomed 3.15m visitors in H1 2026, with tourism revenues hitting about JD2.47b, while Wadi Rum, Petra and Aqaba posted strong numbers—plus the country pushed religious and MICE tourism initiatives. Local Food Industry Capacity: Jordan’s food industry now covers over 62% of local market needs, with 70% of sales staying domestic and annual production estimated at about 4.5bn JOD, supporting food security and reducing import reliance. Dubai F&B Identity: A look at how Dubai’s 25-year culinary evolution reflects its diversity and resilience, with food framed as the city’s “story on the table.” Israel Shabbat Dining Flashpoint: Hundreds rallied outside Jerusalem’s Basimta cafe over its Shabbat opening, escalating into clashes tied to religion-state tensions. Business & Beverages: San Miguel Food and Beverage reported H1 earnings down 4% to P22.1bn as inflation and geopolitics weighed on consumers, though food revenue grew.
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