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May 8-10, 2025 The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA) was honored to participate in the National Conference on Higher Education, held under the patronage of H.E. Faisal Al-Fayez, President of the Jordanian Senate, from May 8–10, 2025, at the Dead Sea, Jordan. The conference, titled “A Roadmap […]

May 6, 2025 AARINENA is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OLITEC, a leading Jordanian company specializing in technological solutions for olive farming and processing. The MoU was signed between Dr. Rida Shibli, Executive Secretary of AARINENA, and Eng. Ahmad Al-Noubani, Executive Director of OLITEC, at AARINENA’s office located

May 4-5, 2025 AARINENA took part in the second Graduate Day and National Agricultural Exhibition held at the Faculty of Agriculture, Mutah University, under the theme: “Plant Production and Food Security in Dry Areas.” The event was held under the patronage of H.E. Prof. Salameh Al-Naimat, President of Mutah University. Representing AARINENA, H.E. Prof. Rida

Amman, Jordan – April 19, 2025 AARINENA participated in the national workshop titled “Electronic Agricultural Marketing: Reality and Ambition”, held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Jordan Chamber of Industry. AARINENA was represented by Dr. Rida Shibli, who chaired the first session of the workshop. The session featured a number of key speakers and

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