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In celebration of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024, and under the gracious patronage of His Excellency Dr. Abdulhakim Elwaer, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), we are honored to invite you to attend the activities of […]

June 6-7, 2024 On June 6th and 7th, AARINENA (Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa) actively participated in the Agrifood Systems Change Learning Workshop: The SFS-MED Experience. The event was held in the Iran room (foyer) at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, bringing together key stakeholders, experts, and organizations

June 4, 2024 On June 4, 2024, AARINENA (Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa) successfully launched the Olive Innovation Platform (olive.aarinena.org) during a virtual event on Zoom. The platform aims to foster collaboration and innovation within the olive industry across the region. The event began with a warm welcome

May 18, 204 Emad Saad: As part of the cultural activities of the Plant Protection Network within the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA), and in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Environment Network, the association hosted Eng. Imad Saad, a sustainability and social responsibility expert and the head

April 29, 2024 In a bid to foster innovation and collaboration within the olive industry, the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) recently convened a pivotal meeting with key stakeholders. The gathering centered around the development of an Olive Innovation Platform, aimed at revolutionizing the sector. This meeting

April 22, 2024 The Executive Secretary of AARINENA, Dr. Rida Shibli, participated in the activities of the Scientific Day and National Agricultural Exhibition at Mutah University, held under the theme: “Towards Jordanian Food Security in Light of Climate Change and Global Political Conditions” on April 22nd, 2024. During the Scientific Day, Dr. Rida delivered a

April 22, 2024 Dr. Rida Shibli, the Executive Secretary AARINENA, participated in the proceedings of the Middle East and North Africa Conference on Adapted Physical Activity, organized by the Middle East Region for Adapted Physical Activity in collaboration with the Jordan Society for Scientific Research, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity, the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity,

Localization of Knowledge in the Fields of Agriculture, Environment, and Sustainable Development ِMarch 18, 2024 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA), headquartered in Amman, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Environment Network (ADEN) in the United Arab Emirates to establish joint activities, events,

February 14-15, 2024 Oman hosted the Executive Committee meeting of the Arab Organization for Agricultural Research and Development in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA), chaired by Dr. Hamdan bin Salem Al Wahaibi, the Director General of Agriculture and Livestock Research and the President of AARINENA. The meeting was attended by Dr. Rida Shibli,

Jan 27, 2024 Dr. RIda ShIbli, the Executive Secretary of AARINENA, participated in the proceedings of a scientific seminar organized by the National Coalition Party in the Jordanian capital, Amman. The seminar aimed to discuss the effects of the war in Gaza on food security in Jordan, considering the changes in food supply methods in