Jordan–China Economic Push: Jordan’s Investment Minister Tareq Abu Ghazaleh says Beijing is central to the Kingdom’s industrial and investment plans, pointing to cooperation in advanced manufacturing, electronics, renewables, rail, logistics, agri-tech and pharma after a June visit. Energy & Industry Planning: A local energy summit discussed coal, nuclear and new industry as Jordan looks to grow, with attention on power demand and economic development. Tourism Meets Space Science: Aqaba’s special economic zone and the Rum Sky Observatory hosted a Perseid meteor shower event in Wadi Rum, pitching astro-tourism, stargazing and astrophotography as a way to extend stays and boost value. Digital Payments in Retail: valu Jordan partnered with Hypermax to let shoppers use valu’s BNPL at branches and online, including point-of-sale availability across product categories. Water Pressure in the Region: Reuters reports Israeli settlers diverted water from a spring near Fasayil in the Jordan Valley, cutting Palestinian farmers off and turning the area into a recreational attraction. Education Access: Jordan’s Unified Admissions Coordination Unit updated its website for the 2026–2027 summer intake, listing unified application majors for public universities and intermediate diploma programs. Property Law & Rail Projects: A Jordanian parliamentary amendment to the Real Property Law expands “road” to include railways, potentially applying rules that allow taking up to a quarter of property without compensation for railway projects.