AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJordan Tech & Industry: The King Hussein Business Park (KHBP) and intaj are teaming up to build the Virtual KHBP, a smart virtual business platform aimed at boosting digital entrepreneurship and letting companies run operations online via virtual offices. Industrial Growth: Prime Minister Jafar Hassan announced new incentives for the Rawda Industrial Area in Maan, including reduced electricity and land costs and operational support until the area connects to the Arab Gas Pipeline, alongside progress on the Aqaba–Maan land port and rail links. Engineering Sector: Hassan also met the Jordan Engineers Association to discuss how government can better use engineering expertise in major water, energy, transport, and infrastructure projects. Humanitarian Impact: The World Food Programme suspended food assistance for 135,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan’s host communities due to a funding shortfall, while continuing reduced support for refugees in camps and reporting school feeding activity across camps and communities. Research in Jordan: A Jordanian cohort study is reported on XRCC4 and VEGF gene variants and breast cancer risk, adding to local genetics research. Regional Tech/Trade: Jordan and Abu Dhabi exchanges unveiled an electronic trading link through Tabadul, strengthening cross-market connectivity.
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