The Arab Scientific Research and Education Networks Organization (ASREN)
To facilitate exchange of knowledge and information with European partners
ASREN is a non-profit organization with national research and education networks in the Arab region, in addition to strategic partners from the private sector and relevant organizations with scientific and educational activities. ASREN is an extension of the Euro-Mediterranean network funded partially by the European Union since 2004, which provides technical linkage between universities and educational institutions and creative cooperation frameworks in the Mediterranean region, including high-energy physics, earthquakes’ analysis and agricultural research.
The organization, presided over by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh and honorably headed by the Secretary General of the Arab League, aims to build, maintain and strengthen the regional e-infrastructure dedicated to scientific research and education in the Arab World. In addition to the development, management and operation of the regional network that links national educational networks within Arab countries, it aims to harmonize relevant policies and standards at the regional level, and contribute to creating and sustaining a regional network for research and education. It also supports the implementation of leading technological solutions to reduce costs and exchange experiences between networks in the region.
ASREN facilitates cooperation and coordination between researchers and academics by increasing and providing educational and knowledge resources for students and researchers, while promoting the development and availability of Arabic content. Furthermore, it facilitates knowledge exchange and sharing of information with relevant partners throughout the world, encouraging not only the use of infrastructure and e-services among scientific communities, but also training, supervision and educational activities, as well as strengthening regional partnerships and promoting joint scientific research at all levels.