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April 16, 2025 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) proudly participated in the Award Ceremony of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation – 17th Edition, held today, April 16, at the prestigious Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. In parallel with this celebration […]

March 17, 2025 AARINENA proudly announces its representation on the 2024–2026 Steering Committee of the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP), reaffirming its dedication to advancing global agricultural innovation and capacity development. AARINENA participated virtually in the first TAP Steering Committee meeting of 2025, held on 17 March 2025, convened by the TAP Secretariat. The meeting brought

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