AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJordan-US security ties under strain: King Abdullah appoints Maj Gen Majdi Al Harasis as new head of the armed forces as Iran’s missile and drone attacks keep testing Jordan’s alliance with the U.S. Digital government: The government launches “Farah,” a new e-service digital spokesperson aimed at explaining decisions and policies using modern tech and AI. AI services disruption: Reports say major AI platforms (ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Gemini) faced near-simultaneous outages, with users including in Jordan unable to access or use services properly. Foreign scholarships: Jordan opens online applications for 2026–2027 foreign scholarships on Sept. 5, with eligibility tied to recent secondary exam performance and a 90% minimum average for equivalent certificates. Local tech/industry: Bentley Systems opens a new Center City office in Philadelphia to expand its engineering and mapping software operations. Arts leadership: Ghazi Anaim wins presidency of the Jordanian Fine Artists Association, with a new administrative body elected in Amman.
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