AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJordan Energy & Minerals: Energy expert Mubarak Al-Tahrawi says Jordan has “enormous” gas, oil shale, and mineral potential, arguing the Natural Resources Authority’s weakening hurt exploration and that smarter scientific exploitation could boost revenues and even position Jordan as a future gas exporter. Border Security: Jordan Armed Forces reports Border Guard operations in H1 2026 stopping 231 smuggling/infiltration attempts, seizing 11 million Captagon pills, 14kg of narcotics, 1,670 hashish slabs, downing 56 drones, and confiscating GPS devices and weapons. Industrial Policy: Industry Minister Yarub Al-Qudah says the Cabinet raised the price preference for national products in public tenders to 20% to strengthen local industry, competitiveness, and job creation. Regional Connectivity: Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed logistics and railway cooperation MoUs, with the corridor concept linking the Gulf to Europe via Türkiye, Syria, and Jordan and a roadmap to rehabilitate cross-border transport infrastructure. Tech & Business: Umniah by Beyon launched “Darb El Asateer,” using AI to recreate the late folkloric singer Miteb Al-Saggar’s voice for a World Cup anthem teaser; IGI CEO Waleed Jabsheh will present at the East Coast IDEAS Investor Conference in New York.
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