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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

April 12, 2025 Under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Mothanna Gharaibeh, Minister of Investment, the First International Conference for Creative Projects 2025 was held on April 12 at the Amman Chamber of Industry. The event, organized by the Corporate Military Retired Engineers Association, focused on marketing and investment opportunities for start-ups and featured the participation

Jan 19-20, 2025 As part of efforts to enhance regional and international cooperation in sustainable agriculture and development, the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) participated in an official visit to the headquarters of the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in Dubai. ICBA is an active and

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

Oct 20, 2024 In a significant step towards enhancing agricultural research and development, Dr. Glenda Humiston, Vice President of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), led a distinguished team to Jordan. The team included: During the visit, two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed. The first MoU was signed between UCANR and

Oct 10, 2024 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA), represented by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Rida Shibli, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CABI BioProtection Portal, represented by its Executive Director, Global Operations, Dr. Ulrich Kuhlmann. The virtual signing ceremony took place on Oct

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