AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoArtificial Intelligence: Jordan is moving from AI policy to practical applications, with 42 of 68 projects in its 2023–27 strategy underway or complete. Digital Economy Minister Sami Smeirat says the goal is to boost productivity and establish Jordan as a regional innovation hub. Drone Industry: The Cabinet approved a 2026–36 strategy to build local capacity to develop, manufacture, assemble and test drones, creating opportunities for Jordanian talent and companies. Clean Energy: Jordan is exploring geothermal power near the Dead Sea as a potential source of steady, low-carbon electricity, including for energy-hungry data centres. The country has also opened qualification for a 450-megawatt pumped-storage project. Research and Discovery: A second Mars simulation mission is planned in Wadi Rum with support from the King Abdullah II Fund, while amber preserves clues to the structure of Jordan’s ancient forests, 140 million years ago. Digital Economy: Jordan ranked sixth among Arab countries in the latest digital economy index, with advances in AI and cybersecurity.
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