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Dr. Rida Shibli, Executive Secretary of #AARINENA, participated today in the #FAO Policy Majlis during #GlobalFoodWeek2026 in Abu Dhabi, contributing to the session on “Science, Technology and Innovation for Agrifood Systems Transformation.”
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During the discussion, Dr. Shibli highlighted the importance of strengthening regional collaboration and connecting agricultural research, innovation and emerging technologies to accelerate the transformation of agrifood systems across the NENA region.
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AARINENA’s participation reflects its continued commitment to fostering partnerships among research institutions, policymakers and regional and international organizations to advance more resilient, sustainable and innovation-driven agrifood systems.
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AARINENA@aarinenaSep 30
Join AARINENA’s webinar on Livestock Viral Diseases & Climate Change, featuring Prof. Stefano Petrini and European approaches to prevention and control. 📅 7 October 2026 | 11 AM Jordan time 🌐 Language: English 🔗 Join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 962 2931 9346 | Passcode: 314649
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AARINENA warmly congratulates you, Dr. Nizar Haddad, on your appointment as Director General of @ICARDA! We look forward to strengthening our collaboration and advancing agricultural research and innovation across the region. Wishing you every success in your new role!
Dr. Nizar Haddad@DrHaddadNizarOct 1
Today, I begin my role as Director General of @ICARDA. Grateful for the trust, I look forward to working with our team, @CGIAR and partners to turn science into better livelihoods across Central and West Asia, North Africa and drylands worldwide.
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Join AARINENA’s webinar on Livestock Viral Diseases & Climate Change, featuring Prof. Stefano Petrini and European approaches to prevention and control. 📅 7 October 2026 | 11 AM Jordan time 🌐 Language: English 🔗 Join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 962 2931 9346 | Passcode: 314649
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🌱 AARINENA participated in the official launch of Moyawamat, Jordan’s agricultural services platform, held on 27 September 2026 in Amman and organized by OLITEC for Agribusiness under the theme “Skilled People, Thriving Agriculture, Sustainable Tomorrow.”
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Moyawamat is a digital platform designed to connect farmers with agricultural workers, engineers, supervisors, and service providers—helping improve access to seasonal and daily labor while creating employment opportunities and strengthening agricultural services.
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🤝 AARINENA’s participation reflects its commitment to advancing digital innovation and stronger linkages across the agricultural sector in the NENA region.
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AARINENA@aarinenaSep 14
Join us for the third webinar in our 2026 webinar series celebrating the International Year of Women Farmers. 🌾 "Women in Value Chains and Agri-Food Systems Transformation" Date and Time: 29 September 2026 | 11:00 AM (Jordan Time) 🔗Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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🌱 AARINENA visited the FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa in Cairo, where the delegation met with Dr. Faten Adada and the team of the Arab Forum for Rural Advisory Services (AFRAS) to explore opportunities for strengthening collaboration.
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AARINENA was represented by Prof. Rida Shibli; Dr. Didem Kökden of TAGEM, Türkiye; and Eng. Rayeh Alghsoon. Discussions focused on shared priorities and practical avenues for future cooperation.
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🤝 The meeting explored collaboration in knowledge exchange, capacity development, digital agriculture, and strengthening research–extension–farmer linkages to better connect agricultural innovation with farmers’ needs across the NENA region. #AARINENA #AFRAS #FAO
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🌱 AARINENA continued its participation in #SaharaExpo2026 in Cairo, with Eng. Rayeh Alghsoon, Assistant Executive Secretary of AARINENA, moderating the session “Clearing the Border: AI for Export Quality, Traceability, and Compliance.”
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The session explored how AI, data and digital technologies can strengthen agricultural export quality, traceability and compliance—from the farm and producer to laboratory testing and international markets.
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Experts from laboratories, technology and the private sector shared practical perspectives on pesticide residue monitoring, digital traceability, supply chains and AI—highlighting the importance of reliable data and collaboration for more competitive agricultural exports. 🌍
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🌱 AARINENA participated in the opening day of #SaharaExpo2026 in Cairo, attended by H.E. Alaa Farouk, Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, and H.E. Dr. Hani Sweilam, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, alongside key leaders from the agricultural sector.
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AARINENA Executive Secretary Prof. Rida Shibli moderated the “Impactful AI in Agrifood Systems” panel at #SaharaExpo2026, exploring how AI can move from promising applications to scalable solutions that deliver real impact for agriculture and farmers.
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The panel brought together Dr. Didem Kökden of TAGEM Turkey, Dr. Samar Attaher of ICARDA, Dr. Faten Adada of FAO (AFRAS), and Mr. Omar Latif of Domiatec Agri-Group, sharing perspectives on AI, dryland agriculture, advisory services, smallholders and investment.
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The @aarinena will be, on the 29th of September, holding a webinar titled "Women in Value Chains and Agri-Food Systems Transformation". 👉 This webinar, organized as part of events to celebrate the International Year of Women Farmers 2026, will bring together distinguished speakers and experts from different regions to highlight the important role of women in agricultural value chains and agri-food systems transformation, while sharing experiences and perspectives from across regions. 👉 It aligns perfectly with the African Women for Bioeciences (@AWfBKenya), (africenter.isaaa.org/awfb), a network of women with interest and passion for Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I), women professionals, exploring the role of Biosciences in building a vibrant Bioeconomy in the continent. 👉 The network aims to play a significant role in empowering the African woman as a voice to impact policy and advocate for investments in biosciences for a healthy and prosperous society. Membership comprises the academia, researchers, farmer associations, private sector service providers, the media and professional groups that support gender equity. ✍️ Register for the webinar here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… ...aaand, check out the AWfB here: africenter.isaaa.org/awfb
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