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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

In celebration of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024, and under the gracious patronage of His Excellency Dr. Abdulhakim Elwaer, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), we are honored to invite you to attend the activities of

June 6-7, 2024 On June 6th and 7th, AARINENA (Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa) actively participated in the Agrifood Systems Change Learning Workshop: The SFS-MED Experience. The event was held in the Iran room (foyer) at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, bringing together key stakeholders, experts, and organizations

June 4, 2024 On June 4, 2024, AARINENA (Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa) successfully launched the Olive Innovation Platform (olive.aarinena.org) during a virtual event on Zoom. The platform aims to foster collaboration and innovation within the olive industry across the region. The event began with a warm welcome

May 18, 204 Emad Saad: As part of the cultural activities of the Plant Protection Network within the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA), and in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Environment Network, the association hosted Eng. Imad Saad, a sustainability and social responsibility expert and the head

April 29, 2024 In a bid to foster innovation and collaboration within the olive industry, the Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) recently convened a pivotal meeting with key stakeholders. The gathering centered around the development of an Olive Innovation Platform, aimed at revolutionizing the sector. This meeting