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May 15, 2025 The Executive Committee of the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) held its annual meeting on May 15, 2025, at the GAP Agricultural Research Institute in Şanlıurfa, Turkey. The event brought together key representatives from regional and international research institutions to discuss strategic priorities and […]

May 11, 2025 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) participated in the scientific seminar organized by Al-Firdous National Company for Agricultural Materials on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Amman. The seminar featured experts from Misr Hi Tech International Seeds Company and focused

May 8-10, 2025 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) was honored to participate in the National Conference on Higher Education, held under the patronage of H.E. Faisal Al-Fayez, President of the Jordanian Senate, from May 8–10, 2025, at the Dead Sea, Jordan. The conference, titled “A Roadmap

May 6, 2025 AARINENA is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OLITEC, a leading Jordanian company specializing in technological solutions for olive farming and processing. The MoU was signed between Dr. Rida Shibli, Executive Secretary of AARINENA, and Eng. Ahmad Al-Noubani, Executive Director of OLITEC, at AARINENA’s office located

May 4-5, 2025 AARINENA took part in the second Graduate Day and National Agricultural Exhibition held at the Faculty of Agriculture, Mutah University, under the theme: “Plant Production and Food Security in Dry Areas.” The event was held under the patronage of H.E. Prof. Salameh Al-Naimat, President of Mutah University. Representing AARINENA, H.E. Prof. Rida

Amman, Jordan – April 19, 2025 AARINENA participated in the national workshop titled “Electronic Agricultural Marketing: Reality and Ambition”, held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Jordan Chamber of Industry. AARINENA was represented by Dr. Rida Shibli, who chaired the first session of the workshop. The session featured a number of key speakers and

April 16, 2025 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) proudly participated in the Award Ceremony of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation – 17th Edition, held today, April 16, at the prestigious Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. In parallel with this celebration

March 17, 2025 AARINENA proudly announces its representation on the 2024–2026 Steering Committee of the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP), reaffirming its dedication to advancing global agricultural innovation and capacity development. AARINENA participated virtually in the first TAP Steering Committee meeting of 2025, held on 17 March 2025, convened by the TAP Secretariat. The meeting brought

March 11-12, 2025 AARINENA participated virtually in the Ninth Conference of Officials of Agricultural Research and Extension in Arab Countries, organized by ACSAD at its headquarters in Rural Damascus under the theme: “The Role of Scientific Research in Enhancing Grain Production to Support Arab Food Security.” The two-day conference gathered experts from across the Arab

April 7-12, 2025 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) actively participated in the GNC Science Week, held in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of the global efforts to accelerate innovation and collaboration in agri-food systems. The event, organized by the Global Network of Champions (GNC) and aligned with