Amman, July 26 (Petra) – The Lower House of Parliament on Sunday
approved the 2026 Professional Work Regulation Law, which aims to
regulate the vocational and technical labor market by establishing a
licensing system for professional workers, training providers, and
vocational programs.

The law requires graduates of vocational training institutions to
obtain professional practice licenses before entering the labor
market, while also requiring vocational training providers and
trainers to obtain accreditation and licenses from the Ministry of
Labor.

The legislation seeks to improve the quality of vocational skills,
enhance oversight of training programs and professional examinations,
and ensure that workers possess the qualifications needed to compete
in local and regional markets.

It also establishes a national database for professional practice and
training provider licenses, as well as a bank of professional and
technical examinations developed in coordination with relevant public
and private sector entities.

The law allows workers whose license applications are rejected, or
whose licenses are suspended or revoked, to appeal decisions before a
specialized appeals committee formed by the Ministry of Labor.

The government stressed that the legislation is not intended to
generate revenue through licensing fees, but rather to organize
professions, support workforce development, and improve labor market
conditions. It also confirmed that applicants for professional
licenses, renewals, and related examinations will be exempted from
fees through regulations issued under the law.

The law replaces the 2019 Professional Work Regulation Law and grants
existing training providers and licensed professionals a one-year
period to align their status with the new provisions.

//Petra// AJ