Jordanian energy commission, US solar foundation sign MoU - Arab News
Jordanian energy commission, US solar foundation sign MoU | Arab News
AMMAN: Jordan’s Arab Renewable Energy Commission — AREC — and the American Solar Car Challenge Foundation — ASC — have entered into a memorandum of understanding to promote innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing vocational education in the Arab world.
The partnership is designed to contribute to sustainable development and generate productive green job opportunities for recent graduates, Jordan News Agency reported on Monday.
The MoU was signed in Dallas by ASC Founder Lehman Marks and AREC Secretary-General Mohammad Al-Ta’ani.
Marks lauded Jordan’s significant role in leading green education and innovation in the Middle East, noting the country’s extensive experience with renewable energy and electric vehicles.
Al-Ta’ani stressed the MoU’s importance in supporting Jordan’s efforts toward creative and innovative technical and vocational green education, as well as in creating more job opportunities.
He highlighted Jordan’s internationally recognized leadership in sustainable development as a model of stability and energy security.
Additionally, an international solar car race is scheduled to be held in Jordan in September 2025, organized in collaboration between ASC and AREC, featuring teams from Arab and foreign countries.
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