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Amman, Jordan – Jan 5, 2025 AARINENA has signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Green Generation Foundation (GGF) as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships with active institutions working in the fields of sustainable agriculture, climate change, and youth empowerment across the NENA region. The agreement was signed on behalf of AARINENA by […]

Amman, Jordan – Dec 18, 2025 AARINENA is playing an active role in organizing the 7th Jordan International Date Palm Festival 2025, which is currently taking place in Amman from 16 to 18 December 2025. Held under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the festival brings together policymakers, agricultural researchers, date palm producers,

Nairobi, December 11-12, 2025 Experts from the AARINENA community actively participated in a regional workshop held in Nairobi, Kenya, on 11–12 December 2025, focusing on the establishment of a Global Network for Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) Education and Curriculum Development. The workshop brought together representatives from universities, research institutions, CGIAR centers, and development partners

Amman, December 10, 2025 AARINENA participated in the “Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry in Jordan” conference, held under the patronage of HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal and attended by HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan. Organized by the Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST) with GIZ, the conference focused on strengthening

Abu Dhabi, December 8, 2025 AARINENA signed a strategic partnership agreement today with the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) during the Annual Steering Committee Meeting of the Global Forum on Agricultural Innovation and Research (GFAiR) held in Abu Dhabi in a hybrid format. The agreement, signed by Dr. Rida Shibli, Executive Secretary of

Abu Dhabi, December 8, 2025 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) participated in the Annual Steering Committee Meeting of the Global Forum on Agricultural Innovation and Research (GFAiR), held in Abu Dhabi in a hybrid format. The gathering brought together leaders of regional agricultural research fora and

Amman, Jordan – Dec 4, 2025 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) held its General Assembly meeting today, December 4, 2025, in Amman, Jordan. The Assembly celebrated the election of Dr. Mustafa Altuğ ATALAY, Director General of the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies, Turkey, as

Amman, Jordan – Dec 4, 2025 AARINENA held its 16th General Conference today in Amman under the patronage of FAO, focusing on “Digital Water Solutions in Agriculture: Opportunities and Trends in the Near East and North Africa.” The conference gathered NARS members from Turkey, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Sudan, Tunisia, and Morocco, along with partners

AARINENA Participates in Sustainable Agriculture Conference in Amman, Jordan September 29, 2025 AARINENA was represented by Dr. Rida Shibli, Executive Secretary, at the “Sustainable Agriculture Toward Integrated Food Security” conference held in Amman, Jordan. The conference focused on promoting climate-smart agricultural practices to enhance food security in the region. The event was inaugurated by Dr.

Bangkok, Thailand – September 22–23, 2025 The 12th International Conference on Agriculture (AGRICO 2025), taking place on September 22–23, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand, brings together leading experts, researchers, and policymakers to explore innovations for sustainable food security. The conference, themed “Innovation Lightens the Future Way for Global Sustainable Food Security,” focuses on addressing global challenges