Issam Qadamani
The government borrows, but it also repays its debts. This is the essence of the 2026 financing budget.
The net increase in public debt is the difference between the funds borrowed to meet financing needs and the amounts used to repay debts. The financing budget cannot be understood by looking only at the borrowing side – its uses are equally critical and serve as the true measure of the government’s financial performance.
Under the 2026 financing budget, total borrowing during the year will reach JD7.1 billion. These funds will cover debt repayments, interest, and installments. In addition, the government will finance a financial deficit of JD2.1 billion, settle the Water Authority’s deficit and dues of JD330…