AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndependent Media Push: Amman hosts the Second Regional Community Media Conference under “Independent Media, Strong Society,” with Radio Al-Balad and Amman Net backing a blunt message for World Press Freedom Day: free, independent journalism is being squeezed by funding limits, legal pressure, and now AI-driven misinformation. Tourism Watch: Jordan welcomed 1.09 million international visitors in Jan–Feb 2026, but that’s down 3.6% year-on-year, with most arrivals via land borders. Transport & Cost of Living: New taxi and public transport fare rates take effect across Jordan (excluding Aqaba), with meter starting fares and per-kilometer charges rising slightly. Energy Strategy: Jordan’s green hydrogen drive is tied to a wider gas-and-renewables plan, aiming to cut import dependence and lift renewables’ share. Regional Links: Nigeria and Jordan sign a defence and intelligence-sharing MoU, while Jordan’s Senate chief continues official visits in Bahrain. Global Spotlight: Royal Jordanian launches a direct Amman–Dallas route with four weekly flights, timed for World Cup travel demand.
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