AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoDefense Technology: SOFEX 2026 opened in Aqaba on Tuesday, bringing international defense and security firms together to showcase emerging technologies, including unmanned systems and tools for special operations. Startup Support: Orange Jordan’s PASS programme wrapped up after a year of training and mentoring 130 entrepreneurs to help their businesses grow. Research Links: Jordan and Iraq signed agreements covering scientific research and higher education for 2026–2031, alongside cooperation on environmental protection and support for small businesses. Inclusive Education: A proposal for an AI assistant that interprets sign language in classroom context highlights how technology could make learning more accessible by reading facial expressions, body movement and sign sequences—not just hand gestures. Energy Security: At an oil shale conference, Jordan’s energy ministry said renewables provide about 27% of the country’s electricity, while the Attarat oil shale plant supplies around 14%; officials urged continued investment to diversify energy sources.
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