AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDead Sea Decline: Scientists say the Dead Sea’s dramatic retreat is driven by human activity and climate pressures, with water levels dropping by over a meter a year—raising fresh concerns for Jordan’s iconic shoreline tourism. Jerash Festival Boost: Housing Bank has signed on as silver sponsor for the 40th Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts (23 July–2 August), backing more than 212 events across Jerash and other governorates. Heritage on Postcards: Jordan Post launched a 2026 commemorative postcard set featuring Umm Al-Jimal, Jerash and Karak, priced at JD1.40 and sold via the Stamps Department. Tourism Safety & Mobility: With regional tensions continuing, Emirates has cancelled flights to Amman (Mon–Tue) and other Gulf routes, while some UAE airlines keep limited services running. Jordanian Athlete Update (Overseas): Rice University says Jordanian para-soccer player Rabe’e Ata Juma’a Alqaq, reported missing in Houston, was found safe in Bridgeview, Illinois, after traveling there by bus. Syria Tourism Signal: Syria reported a strong rebound in 1H 2026 arrivals, with Jordan among the top source markets—good news for regional travel demand.
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