Jordan Security: Jordanian air defence intercepted and destroyed five Iranian missiles targeting the Azraq area in Zarqa, with debris falling but no casualties; engineering teams were deployed to clear remnants and ensure no unexploded ordnance remained. Regional Escalation: The missile incident sits inside a wider US-Iran spiral after a US Apache helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington striking Iranian targets and Tehran retaliating, while Gulf states including Bahrain and Kuwait reported alerts. Diplomacy & Sovereignty: Saudi Arabia condemned alleged Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan as violations of sovereignty, warning they undermine de-escalation efforts. Logistics Tech: Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed railway and logistics MoUs aimed at building a land corridor linking the Gulf to Europe via existing routes reaching Jordan’s border, with technology, training and infrastructure cooperation highlighted. Industry & AI: Ouster unveiled BlueCity powered by its Rev8 native color lidar for smarter traffic management, promising improved detection and simpler setup. Cyber Education: RevBits partnered with Stony Brook’s Ethos Lab to expand cybersecurity lab training using a threat-simulation platform. Local Tech Business: Microshare added 31 languages to its EverSmart™ pest and clean AI data solutions to support multilingual operations. Energy Resources Debate: Engineer Mubarak Al-Tahrawi said Jordan has major untapped gas, oil and mineral potential, calling for stronger geological exploration institutions.