Air Defense & Regional Security: Jordan’s Armed Forces said they intercepted and shot down four Iranian missiles entering Jordanian airspace, with no casualties reported and Royal Engineering Corps teams clearing debris under technical safety procedures. Infrastructure & Mobility: A 2.6 million JD tender was issued for a new public transport station at King Hussein Bridge, planned on a 17.5-dunum plot next to the border terminal, with 138 bus bays, EV charging, parking for 87 vehicles, and multiple service buildings. AI Investment in Jordan: The Innovative Start-ups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) partnered with Saudi Technology Ventures (STV) to back Jordan’s AI ecosystem, including a $5 million ISSF investment into STV’s Google-backed $100m AI fund and an “AI corridor” between Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Water Crisis Response: Jordan is overhauling its water sector with a World Bank-backed Water Sector Efficiency Project aimed at cutting losses, modernising networks, and improving services for 1.6 million people. Agritech & Sustainability: CropLife Africa Middle East and Jordan’s agriculture stakeholders are pushing biopesticides through training and workshops, positioning them inside Integrated Pest Management to protect soil, water, and biodiversity. Seeds & R&D Expansion: Jordanian Genome Seeds opened Genome Seeds Iberia in Alicante, focusing on seed treatment and post-harvest handling to expand its hybrid seed supply chain into Spain.