Passport Modernization: Jordan launched an electronic passport issuance application service at several government service centers, with access from 9 a.m. to midnight at Al-Muqabalain, North Amman, West Amman and Balqa centers. Trade Facilitation: The Jordanian Customs Department’s director general made an unannounced visit to the Jaber Border Customs Center to tackle a shipping crisis, urging faster solutions and better coordination to keep cargo moving. Civil Services Access: The Civil Status and Passports Department expanded Saturday working hours at six Amman offices and at comprehensive service centers across governorates to help citizens who can’t visit on regular days. Jordan-France Economic Push: Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met France’s top Europe and foreign affairs minister in Paris, stressing stronger cooperation and expecting active French participation in Jordan’s Jordan-EU Investment Conference on Nov. 19. Exports Update: Amman Chamber reported export certificates of origin rising to JD1.031bn in the first eight months, up 20.7% year-on-year, with Iraq the top destination by value. Tourism Development: Prime Minister Jafar Hassan visited the “Blessed Tree” site and Azraq Wetland Reserve revitalisation project, directing a broader eastern Jordan tourism push covering wildlife reserves, nature areas and heritage sites. Regional Risk Watch: Jordan’s US alliance remains under pressure as Iranian strikes target military bases, while Jordanian leaders say they will keep the relationship despite the security and economic costs.