AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMiddle East Security: Iran resumed missile attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan, with Jordanian air defences intercepting multiple missiles and drones as Washington and Saudi Arabia carried out coordinated strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and raising fears of wider escalation. Energy & Trade Risk: A drone attack hit a U.S.-owned LNG tanker at Egypt’s Damietta port, while U.S. Central Command said it redirected vessels tied to Iran’s blockade—developments that pushed oil higher and kept shipping and energy markets on edge. Jordan Industry Update: Jordan’s Ministry of Industry reported progress on the Industrial Policy 2024–2028, including work on energy efficiency in industrial facilities and steps to boost competitiveness and local value addition. Jordan Economy Snapshot: Jordan’s industrial exports rose 8.2% to JD3.668 billion in the first five months of 2026, led by chemicals/cosmetics, leather/garments, and engineering/electrical, with faster growth markets including Switzerland, China, Kenya and Thailand. Regional Tech & Education: Yarmouk University in Irbid announced plans for a “China Village” to expand Chinese language education and interdisciplinary research tied to Chinese technology and development.
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