AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoJerash Festival: Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, deputising for King Abdullah, opened the 40th Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts in Jerash under the theme “A Legacy Extends… Generations Meet,” with organizers promising 220+ cultural and artistic events running to Aug. 2 and a special anniversary show tracing Jordanian music’s evolution. Refugee Support: UNHCR Jordan says it has received about $77.7m for first-half 2026 operations—just 28% of needs—leaving a $202.3m funding gap as it continues cash assistance for nearly 10,000 refugee families and supports voluntary returns from Zaatari and Azraq. U.S.-Iran Tensions in Jordan: The U.S. Embassy in Amman issued a security alert for Americans amid regional strikes, while Jordanian reports say missiles were intercepted over Aqaba as the wider conflict escalates. Sports & Entertainment: Oman won the West Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship in Muscat; meanwhile, Jordan’s arts calendar stays busy with Jerash’s opening ceremony and festival programming.
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