Amman Arab University (AAU) Participates in the First Regional Conference on Green Energy in the Middle East GE-MENA 2025
Amman Arab University participated in the First Regional Conference on “Green Energy in the Middle East and North Africa: Solar Energy, Green Hydrogen, and Agri-Tech” (GE-MENA 2025), launched by the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Jordan with wide participation from experts and international institutions.
The university was represented at the conference by its President, Prof. Mohammad Al-Widyan, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Anwar Al-Assaf, and faculty member Dr. Ayman Agha, in line with its vision and mission to support applied scientific research, enhance international partnerships, and develop the capacities of students and researchers in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and smart agriculture. This contribution aims to support Jordan’s transition toward a knowledge- and innovation-based green economy.
During the opening ceremony, Prof. Nathir Obeidat, President of the University of Jordan, emphasized that green energy represents “a historic investment in the future of generations.” Representing the Minister of Agriculture, Eng. Bakr Al-Balawneh praised the role of innovation and partnerships with universities in advancing smart agriculture and addressing the challenges of climate change and water scarcity.
The opening also featured remarks by Mr. Patrick Lembrechts, representative of the European Union Delegation to Jordan, who highlighted the alignment of the new Euro-Mediterranean Partnership priorities with Erasmus+ programs and their support for green skills and higher education. The German Ambassador, Dr. Bertram von Moltke, affirmed that renewable energy is “the only path to the future,” commending Jordan’s promising potential in solar energy and green hydrogen.
Additionally, Prof. Manar Traikah, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Jordan, presented his vision for the future of energy based on smart systems, digital analytics, and artificial intelligence, emphasizing that the projects featured in the conference reflect this scientific shift. Dr. Ahmad Abu Al-Heija, Director of the Erasmus+ Office in Jordan, showcased environmental projects implemented through the program and its role in strengthening sustainability and digital skills.
Prof. Ahmad Al-Salaymeh, Chair of the Organizing Committee, noted that the conference is the result of many years of international cooperation between the University of Jordan and European and Arab institutions through projects such as HYMENSO, INNOMED AgroTec, and GREEN, which have contributed to capacity-building and the development of advanced programs in energy and smart agriculture.
Experts and academics from more than 15 countries participated, including Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Palestine, the UAE, Sudan, Slovakia, Greece, and Cyprus. Prominent international universities and institutions took part, such as Hamburg University of Technology, Technical University of Berlin, University of Innsbruck, University of Salento, and the University of Cyprus, along with Jordanian institutions including Amman Arab University, Mutah University, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Al-Hussein Technical University, and the National University for Science and Technology. The conference also saw notable participation from Arab universities such as Cadi Ayyad University and Mohammed V University in Morocco, Palestine Polytechnic University, Palestine Technical University–Kadoorie, the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, and Ras Al Khaimah University.
The conference featured a rich scientific program with more than 10 specialized research sessions addressing key themes in solar energy, green hydrogen, hybrid energy systems, energy efficiency, smart agriculture, the use of artificial intelligence in water and agricultural management, as well as entrepreneurship and innovation in the energy sector. It also included discussions of outcomes from international research projects and scientific papers on chemical energy storage, thermal energy, smart grids, and advanced hydrogen production technologies.
Amman Arab University’s participation in this conference reaffirms its national and regional commitment to supporting scientific research and innovation, and to empowering youth to develop sustainable future solutions that serve the energy and agriculture sectors and strengthen water and food security in Jordan and the region.
