Aqaba Port Upgrade: Jordan’s Aqaba Development Corporation invited firms to bid on a concession to rehabilitate, modernise, finance, operate and transfer the Cement Terminal and Mut’ah Floating Berth, aiming to turn them into a modern bulk cargo terminal focused on silica exports, with expressions of interest due 28 June and a mandatory site visit 8-9 July. Forced-Labor Crackdown on Garments: U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued Withhold Release Orders blocking shipments of garments produced by two Jordanian factories, citing forced-labor indicators, including abusive working conditions and withheld wages—an immediate hit to export flows tied to major U.S. brands. Greater Amman Construction Rules: The Cabinet approved 2026 construction licensing and control regulations within Greater Amman Municipality limits, setting clearer, faster procedures and tighter oversight using electronic systems and AI-linked processes. Public Transport Boost: The Cabinet approved adding 30 buses to inter-governorate public transport, including Karak–Zarqa and Karak–Aqaba routes, with intelligent transport systems and electronic payments to improve service reliability. AI and Skills Push: Crown Prince Hussein visited Replit in Silicon Valley, highlighting Jordanian AI talent and the ‘Siraj’ Arabic learning assistant, while discussing expanded cooperation in education, skills development and innovation. Cybersecurity Snapshot: Jordan’s National Cyber Security Center reported a 16% drop in cyber incidents in Q1 2026, with ransomware, phishing and DDoS leading threats and 27 impersonation cases detected.