Amman: The sixth Arab Renewable Energy Dialogue Workshop commenced in Amman on Wednesday under the theme "Arab Energy Security is Key to Global Energy Security," bringing together energy experts and specialists from across the Arab region and beyond.
According to Jordan News Agency, the two-day workshop organized by the Arab Renewable Energy Commission includes participants from Kuwait, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Morocco, and Ireland. It aims to reshape the regional energy landscape and underscore the strategic link between the stability of global energy supply chains and the integration and sustainability of the Arab energy system.
The event is being held in partnership with the Royal Jordanian Geographical Center, the Regional Center for Space Science and Technology Education for Western Asia, the Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan, and the Jordanian Renewable Energy Society. It will also launch the "Arab Energy Sovereignty 2035" initiative.
Senator Farouk Hayari highlighted the strategic necessity of energy security for Jordan, the Arab region, and the international community, emphasizing the region's resources and geographic position to influence global energy futures. He noted that accelerating global transformations in the energy sector have elevated energy security from an economic concern to a core pillar of national and regional stability and sustainable development.
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Energy and Minerals Committee, MP Ayman Abu Hanieh, remarked on the role of global geopolitical and economic shifts in placing energy at the center of power, stability, and sovereignty equations. He stressed that countries lacking energy security remain more vulnerable to external pressures, while diversified energy systems strengthen resilience and economic stability. Abu Hanieh also pointed to Jordan's efforts to expand renewable energy and green hydrogen projects in line with the Economic Modernization Vision.
Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Amani Azzam, emphasized that energy security is now a key component of national stability, requiring stronger domestic capacities through diversified energy sources, improved efficiency, and resilient infrastructure.
Chairperson of the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission, Ziad Sa'aydeh, stated that energy security in Jordan is supported by a comprehensive national framework based on regulation, legislation, and investment-friendly policies that ensure supply stability and service continuity under all conditions.
Director General of the Royal Jordanian Geographic Center, Brigadier General Engineer Muammar Haddadin, highlighted the growing link between energy systems and space science, noting the role of geospatial technologies and remote sensing in supporting sustainable development and energy planning.
Secretary-General of the Arab Renewable Energy Commission, Mohammed Taani, said energy security is a cornerstone of national stability and emphasized the importance of Arab energy integration and leveraging environmental and economic challenges to generate green investment opportunities.
The workshop sessions will focus on geopolitical developments and energy security, the green economy and governance, space technology applications in energy sovereignty, and strategic networking among participating delegations.