Maritime Execution in Aqaba: World Maritime Day spotlighted how IMO rules must turn into faster ship processing, safer pilotage, better cargo handling, and smoother port-to-truck links for Jordan’s Red Sea gateway. Climate-Smart Innovation: Jordan’s Environment Minister said climate pressures are hitting services and families, urging a shift from planning to implementation through technological and social solutions ahead of COP participation. Tafileh Upgrades: Prime Minister Jafar Hassan toured Tafileh, pushing for a computer lab, sports facilities, expanded healthcare staffing, and improvements to local medical services and military hospital needs. Jordan Population Census: The government confirmed the census starts Thursday, Oct. 1 for a month, with about 12,000 field researchers and new awareness materials. Digital Finance Security: Orange Money Jordan partnered with ADSTRA to strengthen AI-powered AML/CFT screening and risk checks for safer e-wallet transactions. Cybercrime Crackdown: Dutch authorities arrested a 24-year-old linked to ShinyHunters, tied to major data theft and extortion activity. Entrepreneurship Push: Saudi Vision Ventures held an Amman event on building a billion-dollar startup from Jordan, highlighting mentorship and scaling support. Tourism Numbers: Petra welcomed 318,311 visitors in the first eight months of 2026, with foreign arrivals down while Jordanian visits rose.