AI & Digital Government: Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein met tech leaders in New York to discuss cooperation on AI systems and models, including National Council for Future Technology plans for digital government and a stronger investment climate. Water Tech & Resilience: Jordan cut water losses by 10 percentage points over four years, using advanced leak detection, better network management, improved pumping efficiency, and demand forecasting. Cybersecurity: Dutch police arrested a 24-year-old linked to ShinyHunters, a case tied to data theft and extortion; reporting also points to an Amman-linked leader behind recent high-profile hacks. Maritime Operations in Aqaba: World Maritime Day coverage focused on turning international maritime rules into faster port processing, better cargo handling, and smoother coordination between ports and logistics networks. Climate Innovation: Jordan’s Environment Minister said climate-smart innovation must move from planning to implementation, pushing tech and entrepreneurship solutions for adaptation ahead of COP31. Startups & Funding: Saudi Vision Ventures held an Amman event to help build “billion-dollar” startups, highlighting mentorship and investment links with JEDCO. National Census Prep: Jordan’s population census is set to begin Oct. 1 with about 12,000 field researchers and a full month of data collection.