AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJordan–UK Economic Boost: Jordan and the UK co-chaired the second Jordan–UK Partnership Council meeting in London, with Jordanian exports to the UK up 88% in the first four months to $37.2m, as both sides push deeper trade and investment ties. Water Security Tensions: Israel’s refusal to renew an additional water supply deal with Jordan is being framed as “weaponising” water, with talks reportedly floated on water-for-energy arrangements involving desalination and solar power. Digital Payments in the Region: stc pay Bahrain launched Mastercard Click to Pay as a default card feature, using device biometrics and passkeys plus tokenization to speed online checkout and reduce fraud. Green Hydrogen Focus: A new look at Jordan’s green hydrogen potential argues the country can turn clean-energy ambition into jobs and exports, but notes the global market is still early and faces cost and delivery risks. Tourism Numbers: Petra welcomed about 204,217 visitors from the start of the year through end of May, with an 11% drop year-on-year.
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