Jordan–UK Economic Partnership: Jordan and the UK co-chaired the second Jordan–UK Partnership Council meeting in London, with Jordan reporting exports to the UK up 88% in the first four months of the year to $37.2m, as both sides push trade and investment cooperation. Water Security Tensions: An Israel–Jordan water dispute is adding friction after Jordanian analysts criticized delays in renewing an extra discounted water supply agreement, warning against using water as political leverage. Green Hydrogen Focus: A new look at Jordan’s “green hydrogen” potential argues the country must turn clean-energy ambition into an export-ready industry, despite global cost and delivery delays. Education in Emergencies: A briefing explains how humanitarian education—UNHCR/UNICEF-backed learning for refugees and marginalized children—aims to protect rights and support recovery during conflict and displacement. Petra Tourism Numbers: Petra welcomed about 204,217 visitors from the start of the year through end of May, with foreign visitors making up most of the total, though overall arrivals fell 11% year-on-year. Tech & Payments (Regional): stc pay Bahrain launched Mastercard Click to Pay with passkeys and device biometrics, signaling faster cashless checkout adoption across the Gulf. Mental Health Seminar: Amman hosted a scientific seminar on emotional intelligence and mental health, bringing together educators and psychologists to discuss wellbeing skills.