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  May 14, 2026   A cooperation agreement was officially signed between AARINENA and the Central Asia and the Caucasus Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (CACAARI) during the Executive Committee Meeting held in İzmir, Türkiye. The agreement was signed by Dr. Mustafa Altuğ ATALAY, President of AARINENA, and Dr. Botir Dosov, Executive Director of CACAARI, […]

May 14-15, 2026 The Executive Committee of the AARINENA convened its meeting in İzmir, Türkiye, on 14–15 May 2026, under the presidency of Dr. Mustafa Altuğ ATALAY, President of AARINENA and Director General of the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies (TAGEM).The meeting brought together Executive Committee members and regional and international partners to

April 28- May 1, 2026 The Arab Association for Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) actively participated in the 8th International Date Palm Conference (IDPC 2026), held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 28 April to 1 May 2026. The conference brought together scientists, researchers, policymakers, and experts from

April 11, 2025 – Amman, Jordan The Arab Association for Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) participated in the workshop entitled “Enhancing Investment in Scientific Research”, held under the patronage and participation of HRH Princess Basma bint Ali. The event brought together representatives from research institutions, universities, development organizations, and

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