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Oct 8-9, 2024 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) took part in the TAIEX AGR 86232 – TAIEX Workshop on Knowledge Exchange for Biodiversity Utilisation Toward Sustainable Agriculture, held in Amman, Jordan, on September 8-9, 2024. The event brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the […]

Oct 4-6, 2024 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA), represented by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Rida Shibli, participated in the First International Pakistani Dates Festival, held in Karachi from October 4 to 6, 2024. This prestigious event was organized by the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm

Sep 30, 2024 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) participated in the event titled “Accelerating Action: Unveiling the Future of Arab Friends of Champions 12.3 for Food Loss and Waste Reduction.” This important initiative, held on [insert date], brought together leaders from across the region to address

Sep 21, 2024 On Sep 21, the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Environment Network, hosted an informative webinar titled “The History of Climate Conferences COP: 1995-2024”. The event was presented by Eng. Imad Saad, an expert in environmental sustainability and climate

Sep 3, 2024 On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), hosted a regional webinar aimed at raising awareness about the Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) project. This webinar engaged key stakeholders from the

Sep 23, 2024 On September 23, 2024, a significant step towards strengthening agricultural research and collaboration was taken with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) and the Higher School of Saharan Agriculture – El Oued in Algeria. The

Sep 6-7, 2024 Under the patronage of His Excellency Prof. Rida Shibli, Executive Secretary of the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA), and in the presence of Eng. Ali Abu Nuqta, President of the Agricultural Engineers Association, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Al-Fuqeer Al-Rababaa, President of the Beekeepers’ Association, and

July 29-31, 2024 AARINENA, represented by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Rida Shibli, attended the first annual meeting of the Arab Forum for Rural Advisory Services (AFRAS), organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services. Dr. Shibli participated

The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) is delighted to announce that Al-Ahliyya Amman University (AAU) has officially joined our esteemed network. This new membership reflects AAU’s dedication to advancing agricultural research and development in the Near East and North Africa region. The Executive Secretary of AARINENA, Dr.

Dear Colleagues and Partners, Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency, Professor Dr. Nasr El-Din El-Abid, Director General of the Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD), and the patronage of Professor Dr. Reda Shibli, Executive Secretary of the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North