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register to join us March 30th as we honor women's leadership in agriculture

Eid Mubarak 🌾

🌾 In celebration of the International Year of Women Farmers, AARINENA—together with APAARI, FARA, CACAARI & AFRAS—invites you to the Webinar Series 2026. 👩‍🌾 Honoring women’s leadership in sustainable agriculture, innovation, and climate resilience. 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

🌍🌱 Join the Webinar Series 2026 celebrating the International Year of Women Farmers! Hosted by APAARI, @aarinena , @FARAinfo , CACAARI & AFRAS. 🔗 Register now to secure your spot: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙

🌱 Plant Protection Webinar | Join Our Online Lecture! The Plant Protection Network of AARINENA is pleased to invite you to an online lecture on: The Effect of Using Garlic Extract as an Environmentally Friendly Approach and a Sustainable Agricultural Practice in Controlling Fusarium Wilt Disease in Cucumber Plants تأثير استخدام مستخلص الثوم كنهج صديق للبيئة وممارسة زراعية مستدامة في مكافحة مرض الذبول الفيوزاريومي في نباتات الخيار 🎤 Speaker: Eng. Bilal Mohammad Sharman Directorate of Plant Protection Research, National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), Jordan 💻 Zoom: zoom.us/j/99759824297?… Meeting ID: 997 5982 4297 | Passcode: 322558 Date & Time: Monday, 16 Feb 2026 | 6:00 PM (Jordan Time) 🌍 Open invitation – all are welcome!

AARINENA Executive Secretary Visits TAGEM to Meet Newly Elected President Dr. Mustafa Altuğ Atalay Ankara, Turkey – Dr. Rida Shibli, Executive Secretary of AARINENA, visited the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies (TAGEM) of Turkey to meet with Dr. Mustafa Altuğ ATALAY, Director General of TAGEM and newly elected President of AARINENA for the 2026–2028 term, following his election during the General Assembly meeting held in Amman in December 2025. During the visit, Dr. ATALAY and Dr. Shibli discussed AARINENA’s current situation, strategic priorities, and vision for the next three years, focusing on enhancing regional cooperation and promoting sustainable agricultural development across the Near East and North Africa. Dr. ATALAY emphasized Turkey’s commitment to continuing cooperation and supporting AARINENA's efforts in the region, while Dr. Shibli expressed appreciation for this support and highlighted the importance of learning from Turkey’s successful achievements in the agricultural sector. The program also included a field visit to the Directorate of the National Botanical Garden of Turkey and the Field Crops Central Research Institute, where Dr. Shibli admired the extensive efforts made by TAGEM’s institutions to strengthen Turkey’s agricultural sector. Dr. Shibli reaffirmed AARINENA’s commitment to benefiting from these initiatives and fostering a collaborative environment in the region under the leadership of TAGEM.

🤝 TAGEM ve AARINENA Arasında Güçlü İş Birliği! Genel Müdürümüz Sayın Dr. M. Altuğ ATALAY’ın AARINENA Başkanlığına seçilmesinin ardından; Genel Sekreter Sayın Dr. Rida Shibli ve Sayın Rayeh Alghsoon Genel Müdürlüğümüzü ziyaret etti. Görüşmelerde geleceğe yönelik ortak projeler ve organizasyonlar planlanırken; Heyet TAGEM’e bağlı Milli Botanik Bahçesi Müdürlüğü ve Tarla Bitkileri Merkez Araştırma Enstitümüzde incelemelerde bulundu. 🌍🌱 @TCTarim @aarinena @millibotanik @tarlabitkileri

🚀 Space Technology | Join Our Online Lecture! AARINENA invites you to an online lecture on: What Can Space Technology Offer Us ماذا تقدم تكنولوجيا الفضاء لنا 🎤 Speaker: Dr. Qais Al-Omari Training Department Director, The Regional Center for Space Science and Technology Education for Western Asia (RCSSTEWA) Royal Geographical Center – Jordan 💻 Zoom: zoom.us/j/99553393895?… Meeting ID: 995 5339 3895 | Passcode: 996291 Monday, 9 Feb 2026 | 6:00 PM (Jordan Time) 🌍 Open invitation – all are welcome!

AARINENA Strengthens Youth and Climate Collaboration through Partnership with GGF AARINENA has signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Green Generation Foundation (GGF) as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships with active institutions working in the fields of sustainable agriculture, climate change, and youth empowerment across the NENA region. The agreement was signed on behalf of AARINENA by Dr. Rida Shibli, Executive Secretary of the Association, and on behalf of the Green Generation Foundation by Mr. Abdallah Dreiat, Board Member of the Foundation. The agreement aims to enhance collaboration between the two parties through knowledge exchange, joint programs and activities, capacity-building initiatives, and the promotion of youth engagement in agricultural research, innovation, and climate action. It also seeks to strengthen the link between scientific research, community-based action, and policy dialogue related to sustainability and climate resilience. The Green Generation Foundation (GGF) is a youth-led, non-profit organization based in Jordan, dedicated to empowering young people in the areas of environmental protection, climate change, and sustainable development. The Foundation focuses on building youth leadership capacities and promoting meaningful youth participation in addressing environmental and climate-related challenges at local, national, and regional levels. Both parties emphasized that this partnership reflects AARINENA’s continued commitment to expanding its regional network and collaborating with youth-driven and community-based organizations, in support of agricultural innovation, climate-resilient food systems, and the development of a new generation of leaders in the region.

🕷️ Plant Protection | Join Our Online Lecture! The Plant Protection Network – AARINENA invites you to an online lecture on: Toxicity of Some Acaricides Against the Egg Stage of the Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae) Under Laboratory Conditions 🎤 Speaker: Eng. Esraa Salem National Agricultural Research Center, Jordan 🎙 Moderated by: Prof. Firas Al-Zyoud Plant Protection Network Coordinator – AARINENA 💻 Zoom: zoom.us/j/93808790865?… Meeting ID: 938 0879 0865 | Passcode: 739533 📅 Thursday, 29 Jan 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM (Jordan Time) 🌍 Open invitation – all are welcome!

تدعوكم جائزة خليفة الدولية لنخيل التمر والابتكار الزراعي، بالتعاون مع جامعة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، للمشاركة في أكبر مؤتمر عالمي متخصص في زراعة النخيل وصناعة التمور، والذي يُعقد في أبوظبي من 28 أبريل إلى 1 مايو 2026. يجمع المؤتمر نخبة من العلماء، الهيئات الدولية، مراكز البحوث، القطاع الخاص، ومنتجي ومصدّري التمور من مختلف بلدان العالم التسجيل مفتوح الآن ولغاية 31 يناير 2026 عبر الموقع الإلكتروني للمؤتمر: idpc.ae

💡 Unlock Innovation | Join Our Webinar! The Agricultural Business Network – AARINENA invites you to an inspiring webinar on: From Idea to Application: How Innovation Drives Business Creation 🎤 Speaker: Dr. Khaled Khreisat Founder & CEO, JAIP (Academia–Industry Integration Platform). 🎙 Moderated by Dr. Rida Shibli, Executive Secretary of AARINENA. 💻 Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/86572746468?… Meeting ID: 865 7274 6468 | Passcode: 879672 📅 Monday, 26 Jan 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM (Jordan Time) 💡 We look forward to your participation!

🌊 Join Our Scientific Webinar! The Water Use Efficiency Network – AARINENA invites you to a webinar on: Flood Risk Mitigation & Management: Nature-Based and Sustainable Solutions Speaker: Dr. Radwan Al-Weshah, Water Resources Expert & Vice Chairman of the Water Committee, HCST – Jordan 💻 Zoom: zoom.us/j/98714551883?… Meeting ID: 987 1455 1883 Passcode: 186910 Monday, 19 Jan 2026 5:00 PM (Jordan Time) 🤝 We welcome your participation and active engagement!

As momentum builds toward the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, #AARINENA acknowledges and supports the United Nations’ proclamation of 2026 as IYWF 2026. AARINENA anticipates a year of strengthened action to support women farmers, drawing on its regional cooperation and ongoing work, in harmony with FAO-led global efforts across the Arab region and beyond. مع تسارع الاستعدادات لـ السنة الدولية للمرأة في الزراعة 2026، يؤكد اتحاد #أرينينا دعمه لإعلان الأمم المتحدة اعتماد عام 2026 سنة دولية للمرأة في الزراعة. ويتطلع الاتحاد إلى عام يعزز دعم وتمكين المرأة الريفية والمزارِعة، مستنداً إلى جهوده التعاونية الإقليمية، وبما يتماشى مع المبادرات العالمية التي تقودها منظمة الأغذية والزراعة للأمم المتحدة (الفاو) في المنطقة العربية وخارجها.

An opportunity for specialized scientific publication, in a special issue of the "Blessed Tree" magazine, published by KIADPAI The March 2026 issue, is dedicated to the theme “The Date Palm tree and the Family.” Submission deadline: 15th of February 2026

🌿 Scientific Webinar Invitation AARINENA cordially invites colleagues to attend a webinar on: “Branch Wilt Disease on Trees” Date & Time: Thursday, 8 January 2026 | 6:30 PM (Amman, Jordan Time) Presenter: Dr. Adel Awadelgeed Abdalla Ahmed, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Crop Protection (Plant Pathology), University of Gezira, Sudan Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Firas Al-Zyoud, Coordinator of Plant Protection Network – AARINENA, Mutah University, Jordan Zoom Participation: zoom.us/j/96247784407?… Meeting ID: 962 4778 4407 | Passcode: 377052 This webinar welcomes all colleagues to engage in discussion and contribute to advancing knowledge in plant health. 🌿