AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI for Development: Jordan hosted the World Development Report 2026 launch, “The Promise of Artificial Intelligence,” with the World Bank highlighting how AI can boost productivity, public services, and exportable digital services—Jordan’s minister pointed to an emerging national AI ecosystem. Space Education: Jordan will launch Space Week 2026 (Oct. 4–10) with astronomy events, teacher training, and a student competition mixing space research and rocket design. Green Cooling: Jordan marked World Ozone Day by pushing the Kigali Amendment and cleaner cooling tech, aiming to modernize refrigeration and air-conditioning with training and new refrigerants. Digital Media Skills: Government communication officials trained with Meta experts to modernize social media outreach and keep public messaging aligned with fast-changing digital tools. Port Growth: Aqaba Port reported major handling gains—June and August volumes jumped sharply year-on-year—crediting smoother cargo flow and coordination across partners. Regional Tech & Policy: Crown Prince Hussein chaired Cabinet discussions on economic impacts of instability, urging priority focus on supply chains and better public-sector data management for AI use.
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