1.1 Billion Dinars in Greater Amman Municipality Debt

Al-Taj News – Nabil Al-Jariri, City Manager at the Greater Amman Municipality, said that the Municipality’s debts amount to 1.1 billion dinars, explaining that property expropriations accounted for the largest share of this debt, which is being repaid through loans obtained by the Municipality for this purpose.

Al-Jariri added on Tuesday that contractors’ dues account for a very small proportion of the debt, stressing that their dues are paid during the fiscal year according to invoices and stages of completion, so that the year does not end before they have received their payments.

He explained that sukuk are among the instruments that have enabled the Municipality to ease the debt burden, reduce indebtedness, and provide the cash liquidity needed to repay debts, noting that sukuk are included in the Municipality’s plan.

Greater Amman Municipality Budget for 2027

Regarding the Greater Amman Municipality’s budget for 2027, Al-Jariri said it amounts to 449 million dinars, of which 271 million dinars are operating expenses, including salaries, maintenance costs, services, and operations, while capital expenditures amount to 167 million dinars and are allocated to projects and infrastructure.

He noted that operating expenses account for around 60% of the budget, compared with approximately 38% for capital expenditures, which are directed toward implementing the key areas of the strategic plan, including public transportation, infrastructure, roads, safety, traffic movement, automation and digital transformation, parks, and the environment.