AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoJordan Tech & Finance: Jordan’s JCIF is pushing into venture capital with a JOD 50m ($70m) Sharia-compliant Manara Ventures fund to back growth-stage tech firms, aiming for 20+ companies and follow-on support. Payments Upgrade: Valu Jordan and MadfoatCom are partnering to let customers check and pay bills via eFAWATEERcom, adding more secure, flexible digital collection options. Public-Sector Digital Governance: Jordan’s Audit Bureau and NCSC signed a deal on cybersecurity and digital governance for the public sector. Regional Investment Links: Jordan and Saudi investment funds signed an MoU to coordinate long-term capital across infrastructure, healthcare, tech, and tourism. Global Tech Context: Bahrain scored highly on AI readiness and cybersecurity in UN-linked reviews, while Interpol’s Operation Ramz showed cross-country action against cyber fraud networks. Middle East Geopolitics: US-Iran talks are described as “right on the borderline,” with Israel raising alert levels as the diplomatic window narrows.
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