Green Investment Push: ABJ CEO Dr Maher Al Mahrouq urged Qatari investors to back Jordan’s green economy push, pointing to renewable energy, sustainable transport, circular economy and low-emission infrastructure as key pillars of the 2023-2033 modernization vision. Lebanon Ceasefire & UNIFIL: Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi called for cementing Lebanon’s ceasefire and keeping weapons with state authorities, while Jordan also condemned an attack on a UNIFIL position that killed a Serbian peacekeeper and injured two others. Security Ties with Kuwait & Saudi: Kuwait and Jordan reviewed regional security and defense cooperation in high-level meetings, and Jordan’s Safadi also spoke with Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan, condemning Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. Labour Market Move: The Labour Ministry suspended recruitment of non-Jordanians across most sectors from June 1, with exemptions for areas like domestic work, textiles, and certain high-skilled roles. Food Security Update: Jordan’s food self-sufficiency rose to 61.4% in 2024, up from 57.3% in 2020, driven by surpluses in vegetables, milk and eggs, while wheat and other staples still rely heavily on imports. Air Travel Disruption: British Airways extended flight cancellations to Amman and other Middle East destinations until at least October 25 due to ongoing regional turmoil. ASE Connectivity: BHM Capital activated access to Amman Stock Exchange trading via ADX’s Tabadul platform, boosting cross-border investment links. Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon: JHCO sent a new 28-truck aid convoy to Lebanon with WFP support, bringing Jordan’s total to 130 trucks.