What are the latest news in Jordan?
Economy and Trade
- Industrial Export Growth: Jordan’s industrial exports rose by 8.9% during the first half of the year, reaching JD 4.4 billion. Exports to key markets saw significant surges, including a 29% increase to the UAE and strong growth in shipments to China, Switzerland, and the European Union. -وكالة وام——–
- Energy Infrastructure Expansion: Jordan signed a $22.7 million agreement to connect the Al-Muwaqqar Industrial Development Zone to the national gas network via a 22-kilometer pipeline linking to the Arab Gas Pipeline.- sis.gov.eg———
- Border Interceptions: The Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) successfully foiled an illegal crossing attempt along the country’s northern border front, apprehending two individuals under established rules of engagement. -Qatar news agency——–
- Smuggling Countermeasures: Border security and military units continue heightened operations along border regions, recently intercepting unconventional smuggling attempts, including contraband guided balloons and cross-border drug operations.- NewsNow———
- Extradition Agreement with Morocco: Jordan and Morocco officially signed a bilateral extradition and legal cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening joint judicial frameworks. -www.jordannews.jo——–
- Transit Infrastructure: Construction began on the JD 2.6 million King Hussein Bridge transport and transit terminal to enhance passenger movement and reduce border congestion.
- Digital Services: Jordan’s unified government services platform, the Sanad application, was recognized among the top regional digital transformation projects for streamlining public electronic services.- www.jordannews.jo———