AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAir Defense in Focus: Jordan’s Armed Forces say they intercepted and shot down three ballistic missiles entering Jordanian airspace from Iran early Wednesday, with no casualties or damage; Royal Engineering Corps teams secured debris sites. Regional Escalation: The same period saw US strikes on an Iranian army base in Bampur, with Iran’s Tasnim reporting at least seven killed, as Washington and Tehran trade blows amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Higher Education Governance: Jordan’s Lower House approved six articles of the amended 2026 Universities Law, including changes to university boards of trustees and clearer roles to avoid overlap, with board members expected to bring academic, business, and technology expertise. Water Security: Jordan is overhauling its water sector under a World Bank-backed Water Sector Efficiency Project aimed at cutting losses, modernising infrastructure, and improving services for about 1.6 million people. Mobility at Borders: A tender was issued for a King Hussein Bridge public transport station (JD 2.6m) to ease congestion, adding parking, charging spots, and passenger facilities.
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