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Beauvais, France – September 9-11, 2025 TAARINENA took part in the General Assembly of the Global Confederation of Higher Education Associations for Agricultural and Life Sciences (GCHERA), held from September 9 to 11, 2025, at UniLaSalle, Beauvais, France. This year’s assembly centered on shaping GCHERA’s future direction, reinforcing its institutional framework, and addressing key organizational […]

Cairo, Egypt — August 25–27, 2025 AARINENA actively participated in the Second Meeting of the Arab Forum for Rural Advisory Services (AFRAS), held in a hybrid format in Cairo and online. Under the theme “Leveraging Rural Advisory Services for Inclusive Rural Transformation in the Arab Region,” the meeting gathered policymakers, researchers, extension service providers, farmer

August 13, 2025 AARINENA actively participated in the Extraordinary GFAiR Steering Committee Meeting held on August 13, 2025. Dr. Rida Shibli represented AARINENA during this pivotal session. The meeting introduced Joanna Kane-Potaka as the new Executive Secretary of GFAiR. Dr. Shibli, alongside other key stakeholders, engaged in discussions on the organization’s strategic direction, fundraising priorities,

August 12, 2025 In a significant step toward strengthening regional cooperation in agricultural research, Dr. Rida Shibli, Executive Secretary of the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA), and Dr. Ravi Khetarpal, Executive Director of the Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI), held an online meeting to sign

August 11, 2025 AARINENA, represented by its Executive Secretary Prof. Rida Shibli, participated in the Scientific Day of the Faculty of Agriculture at Jerash University, held under the patronage of University President Prof. Mohammad Al-Khalaileh. Prof. Shibli delivered a scientific paper titled “Food Security in Jordan and a Fair Transition to the Green Economy”, in

August 11, 2025 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jerash University to strengthen collaboration in agricultural research, education, and innovation. The agreement was signed by Prof. Mohammad Al-Khalaileh, President of Jerash University, and Prof. Rida Shibli, Executive Secretary of

July 2025 AARINENA, in partnership with Jordan’s National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), organized a specialized workshop focused on sustainable plant protection strategies. The event brought together international and local experts to discuss biocontrol innovations and alternatives to chemical pesticides. Among the featured speakers was Professor Sabah A. Jassim, an internationally recognized expert in phage biocontrol

July 2025 AARINENA participated in the 9th Annual Academic Conference of the Jordanians North American Alumni Organization (JANA), held this year under the theme: “Smart Agriculture and Water Technologies – Smart Solutions for the Future of Agriculture and Water in Jordan.” The event took place at Ajloun National University, in northern Jordan. AARINENA was represented

July 2025 We are delighted to announce that Jerash University from Jordan 🇯🇴 has officially joined the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) as an Associate Member, effective this month. Established in 1993, Jerash University is a prominent academic institution located in northern Jordan. Its Faculty of Agriculture

July 1, 2025 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today with the Entrepreneurship & Agri-Innovation Association, a non-profit organization based in Amman, Jordan, led by President Dr. Imad Ayasreh. This strategic partnership aims to strengthen