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Renewable Energy Rules, Flights Resume to Jordan

Jordan proposes new renewable energy regulations and European flights resume, affecting energy and tourism sectors.

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Conditions for business in Jordan are improving with new renewable energy regulations expanding grid access and the resumption of European flights boosting tourism and logistics.

In this briefing Government of Jordan · Electricity grid · Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II · Dara Khosrowshahi · Hamza Al-Sarhan · Uber · Ops Haven · Dhaifallah Al-Freijat · Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission · European airlines

Regulation

  • Energy

Jordan Proposes New Renewable Energy Rules

a large array of solar panels in a desert
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The Jordanian government has proposed amendments to regulations governing the connection of renewable energy facilities to the electricity grid. The new rules aim to expand access to several connection mechanisms and introduce broader provisions for electricity storage, according to Jordan News. These changes are expected to facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources into the national grid, supporting Jordan's energy diversification goals.

Impact Renewable energy developers gain broader grid access and storage provisions, enhancing project feasibility.

Sources: Jordan News ↗

Companies

  • Technology
  • Tourism

Crown Prince Meets Executives from Uber, Ops Haven

Offices of Uber at the intersection of 3rd Street and 16th Street in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood. Part of the company's (then)
Offices of Uber at the intersection of 3rd Street and 16th Street in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood. Part of the company's (then) — HaeB, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II met with Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, and Hamza Al-Sarhan, CEO of Ops Haven, in New York. The discussions focused on potential collaborations in the tourism services sector and coordination in AI solutions, according to Assabeel. These meetings, held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, highlight Jordan's interest in leveraging international partnerships to enhance its technological and tourism capabilities.

Impact Technology and tourism sectors in Jordan may see new partnerships and innovations following high-level meetings.

Sources: Assabeel ↗

Trade

  • Tourism
  • Logistics

European and Low-Cost Flights Resume to Jordan

European airlines have resumed scheduled flights to and from Jordan, marking a revival of activity in the Kingdom's international air transport sector. This development, reported by Jordan News, comes as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Jordan’s Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, Dhaifallah Al-Freijat, confirmed the return of European and low-cost carriers to Jordanian skies. The resumption is expected to boost tourism and facilitate international business travel.

Impact Tourism operators and logistics firms benefit from increased international connectivity as flights resume.

Sources: Jordan News ↗

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