AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEducation & Skills: Jordan’s Central Bank opened applications for 12 university scholarships for top Tawjihi students, covering economics, statistics, accounting and finance, with strict GPA and governorate requirements. Education Reform: Parliament continues work on a 2026 Draft Law for an Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority to align training outcomes with labor-market needs. Tawjihi Results: The 2026 pass rate hit a record 65.3%, with science-oriented tracks at 70% and IT in the vocational stream reaching 79.2%. Digital Inclusion: Zain Jordan relaunched its Basma+ line for Deaf customers with 30GB internet, video-call minutes and SMS tailored for easier communication. Climate & Data: Jordan’s average annual temperature rose about 1.6°C over a century, with heatwaves becoming more frequent and intense. Aviation & Industry: Royal Decree approved a cabinet reshuffle, while DAE/ Joramco updates point to ongoing maintenance pressures from regional disruption. STEM & Space: Jordanian Astronomical Society highlights a six-planet dawn alignment and the Perseids, plus an ISS transit—plus warnings to use proper eclipse glasses.
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