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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 […]

Amman, Jordan – Dec 4, 2025 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) held its General Assembly meeting today, December 4, 2025, in Amman, Jordan. The Assembly celebrated the election of Dr. Mustafa Altuğ ATALAY, Director General of the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies, Turkey, as

Amman, Jordan – Dec 4, 2025 AARINENA held its 16th General Conference today in Amman under the patronage of FAO, focusing on “Digital Water Solutions in Agriculture: Opportunities and Trends in the Near East and North Africa.” The conference gathered NARS members from Turkey, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Sudan, Tunisia, and Morocco, along with partners

AARINENA Participates in Sustainable Agriculture Conference in Amman, Jordan September 29, 2025 AARINENA was represented by Dr. Rida Shibli, Executive Secretary, at the “Sustainable Agriculture Toward Integrated Food Security” conference held in Amman, Jordan. The conference focused on promoting climate-smart agricultural practices to enhance food security in the region. The event was inaugurated by Dr.

Bangkok, Thailand – September 22–23, 2025 The 12th International Conference on Agriculture (AGRICO 2025), taking place on September 22–23, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand, brings together leading experts, researchers, and policymakers to explore innovations for sustainable food security. The conference, themed “Innovation Lightens the Future Way for Global Sustainable Food Security,” focuses on addressing global challenges

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