West Bank Trade Sanctions: The UK, followed by France and Canada, announced bans on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, targeting specific companies and services tied to settlement expansion and joining a wider coalition. Jordan-Russia Economic Push: Jordan and Russia wrapped up their 7th joint commission in Moscow, agreeing to expand cooperation in trade, industry, investment, energy, agriculture, transport, logistics, tourism and ICT, with Jordan positioning itself as a logistics hub for reconstruction-linked projects. Energy Security Shock: Arab and Islamic countries, including Jordan, condemned attacks on Saudi’s East-West oil pipeline, warning that strikes on critical infrastructure threaten regional stability and energy security. Regional Travel Caution: International SOS urged travellers to reassess plans across the Middle East as US-Iran tensions stay high, flagging risks to airspace, flights and maritime routes, including after Saudi pipeline suspensions. Food Supply Tender: Jordan’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply floated an international tender for 100,000–120,000 metric tons of feed barley, with bids due Sept. 16. Business Pulse: Amman Chamber reported exports up 9.2% to JD 5.263bn in the first eight months of 2026, led by growth in packaging/paper and chemicals/cosmetics. Labor Agenda: Jordan will chair the Arab Labor Conference in Cairo (Sept. 13–20), focusing on the future of work, skills, startups and job creation. Legal Modernization: Justice Minister Bassam Talhouni said Jordan is pursuing a more integrated approach to modernizing legislation and judicial services to improve implementation and investment confidence.