AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoJordan Trade Resilience: Jordan’s Industry, Trade and Supply Minister Ya’rub Al-Qudah says the government has drawn up three contingency plans to keep goods moving if Bab al-Mandab is disrupted, including rerouting via Syrian ports and using overland corridors through Turkey and Syria, while Aqaba container traffic remains normal. AI for Work: A new project is building an AI tool to predict workplace dynamics, aiming to help organizations understand how teams behave and interact. Jordan Tech Ecosystem: Jordan Source ran a Generational Buildathon in Amman, using AI-powered development tools so participants could build working software in a single day. Digital Commerce Payments: Valu and Zbooni Jordan signed a partnership to let merchants digitize sales and offer BNPL through Valu’s payment solution. Underground Science: Researchers highlighted the Bedretto Underground Laboratory for Geosciences and Geoenergies, built under the Alps to study earthquakes at depth. Urban Infrastructure: Greater Amman Municipality reported major road rehabilitation and maintenance spending across main streets and intersections. Culture & Books: The Amman International Book Fair’s 25th “Silver Jubilee” spotlights the “Jordanian narrative,” with Qatar strongly represented and AI’s impact on publishing on the agenda.
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