This morning, at the University of Jordan, under the auspices of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, and in the presence of University President Dr. Nazir Obaidat, the final conference of the vocational training diploma project on electric and hybrid vehicles, "Eco-Car," supported by the European Union within the Erasmus Plus program, commenced.
During the opening ceremony, Engineer Yaqoub Murrar, representing the Minister, highlighted how the project aligns with the energy sector strategy for the years 2020-2030. This strategy aims to increase renewable energy's contribution to electricity generation and promote the shift towards electric transport to reduce carbon emissions by 10% by 2030.
Dr. Obaidat emphasized that the project's objectives and achievements resonate with the university's aspirations outlined in its strategic plan. The plan focuses on building specialized skills to meet labor market demands, emphasizing the importance of digital and soft skills to enable students to adapt to evolving market needs. He also stressed the significance of establishing and fortifying infrastructure to ensure the sustainability of such projects.
Omar Abu Eid, Director of Energy and Climate Programs at the European Union Mission, underscored the partnership between the Union and Jordan over the past two decades. He highlighted the Union's role in shaping green and renewable energy frameworks and supporting renewable energy development programs, with budgets exceeding 160 million euros.
Asma Al-Sammadi, Projects Director at the Erasmus National Office, discussed Jordan's successful participation in 58 capacity-building projects, coordinating 19 of them. She emphasized the program's effective role in supporting projects addressing contemporary challenges in education.
Dr. Ahmed Al-Salaimeh, the project coordinator, outlined the goals and achievements of the University of Jordan-led project. These include establishing professional and intermediate diplomas, conducting training workshops and meetings with experts, setting up private laboratories, and preparing faculty members, engineers, and technicians. The project involved 14 partners from Jordanian and European universities.
The conference, featuring two sessions with participation from experts at partner universities, aims to explore the latest developments and sustainable technologies in transportation and electric and hybrid vehicle technology. It provides a platform for sharing ideas, discussions, and recommendations to shape the future of sustainable transportation.