Crown Prince & Silicon Valley Tech: HRH Crown Prince Hussein met US tech leaders in Silicon Valley, including Replit founder Amjad Masad and education-tech CEO Sam Chaudhary, discussing Jordan’s National Council for Future Technology and cooperation in AI, FinTech, SaaS, smart engineering simulation, and digital learning. Autonomous Logistics Visit: The Crown Prince also visited Zipline’s autonomous aerial logistics operations, focused on drone delivery of medical supplies and zero-carbon electric aircraft. Intelligent Mobility in Jordan: Bustami & Saheb Group officially launched DENZA in Jordan, building on BYD’s local presence and signaling growth in intelligent luxury mobility. Water Security Push: Senate President Faisal Al-Fayez urged urgent action on water security, including deep groundwater use, desalination, and cutting water loss. Mining Jobs Outlook: Jordan’s mining sector is set to grow, with the ministry projecting 30,000 direct and indirect jobs by 2033 as key minerals like copper, lithium, and rare earths move from exploration toward development. Grid-Scale Solar Stability Research: Jordanian researchers reported on grid-forming BESS controls to improve frequency stability and resilience in utility-scale PV. Urban Governance Upgrade: Greater Amman Municipality’s new Building Permits and Oversight System will use digital tools to streamline licensing, improve transparency, and speed approvals. Ancient Science in Amber: A mayfly fossil preserved in Jordanian amber adds new insight into Cretaceous insect life and Jordan’s value as a natural archive.