AMMAN — Jordan will droop the recruitment of international staff throughout most sectors of the economic system beginning June 1, 2026, as the dominion seeks to increase employment alternatives for its residents following a decline in unemployment.
The choice was introduced by the Ministry of Labor beneath directives issued by Labor Minister Khaled Al-Bakkar, in line with the state-run Petra information company.
The suspension excludes the garment and textile sector, factories working in improvement zones, certified industrial zones and free zones, in addition to home staff.
The ministry stated all approvals issued earlier than the choice takes impact will stay legitimate.
Ministry spokesperson Mohammad Al-Zyoud stated growing job alternatives for Jordanians stays the ministry’s prime precedence, noting that international labor recruitment might nonetheless be permitted if labor market situations require it.
The transfer comes as Jordan’s labor market exhibits indicators of enchancment. Knowledge from the Division of Statistics confirmed the unemployment fee fell to 16% within the first quarter of 2026, down 0.5 proportion factors from the identical interval a yr earlier.
Amongst Jordanians aged 24 and above, unemployment stood at 18% between January and March. The info additionally highlighted a persistent gender hole, with unemployment at 14% amongst males in contrast with 29% amongst girls.
