Tawjihi 2026: Jordan’s General Secondary Education Certificate exam hit a record 65.3% pass rate, with science-oriented tracks reaching 70% and vocational IT leading at 79.2%, as the Ministry also flagged the first cohort graduating from the vocational and technical stream. Public Safety: The Public Security Directorate warned of zero tolerance for firing gunshots around Tawjihi results and announced a strict security and traffic plan for celebrations. Climate & Heat: Jordan’s average annual temperature has risen about 1.6°C over 100 years, with heatwaves becoming more frequent and intense, according to Jordan Meteorological Department data. Digital Inclusion: Zain Jordan relaunched its Basma+ line for Deaf customers with 30GB internet, 3,000 video-call minutes, and expanded SMS and local calling benefits. Aviation Tech: Royal Jordanian selected Ramco Systems for a unified aviation software platform covering maintenance, engineering, safety, and paperless task cards. Astronomy in Jordan: The Jordanian Astronomical Society says this week brings a six-planet alignment, Mercury–Jupiter conjunction, Perseids peak, and an ISS pass—plus a total solar eclipse not visible from Jordan. Water Tech: Ministers inspected progress on the Smart Transformation Project for water services, including AI adoption to cut losses and improve efficiency. Investment Push: Jordan reported first-half progress on economic modernization, including upgrades to the “Invest in Jordan” portal and thousands of investor incentive transactions.