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ARASIA TC Programme

Explore our technical cooperation projects organized by programme cycle, featuring objectives, durations, and fields

2026-2027 2024-2025 2022-2023 Partnerships Resource Centers
ARASIA TC Cycle: 2026 - 2027
4 Projects
RAS0097 2 Years
Enhancing the Management and Performance of the Cooperative Agreement for Arab States in Asia for Research, Development, and Training TC Programme and Regional Collaboration
(01) Capacity establishment, programme knowledge management and facilitation of cooperation among Member States
RAS5103 4 Years
Climate Smart Agricultural Practices for Enhancing and Strengthening the Capacities of Food Security and Safety, and Conserving Natural Resources Using Nuclear and Related Techniques
(21) Agricultural water and soil management
RAS6116 4 Years
Enhancing Clinical Capabilities through Integrated Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiopharmaceutical Services
(27) Nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging
RAS7045 4 Years
Promoting Networking and Enhancing Cooperation in Environmental Radiation Monitoring and Air Pollution Assessment
(17) Marine, terrestrial and coastal environments
ARASIA TC Cycle: 2024 - 2025
4 Projects
RAS0093 1 Year
Enhancing the Management of the Cooperative Agreement for Arab States in Asia for Research, Development and Training related to Nuclear Science and Technology and its Programme
(01) Capacity establishment, programme knowledge management and facilitation of cooperation among Member States
RAS1032 4 Years
Combatting Illicit Trafficking of Art and Archaeological Artefacts by Authentication using Nuclear Analytical Techniques
(32) Accelerator technology
RAS6112 2 Years
Improving Quality and Safety Through Strengthening Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Medical Physics and Calibration Services
(29) Dosimetry and medical physics
RAS7042 2 Years
Assessing Pollution and the Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources using Nuclear Technology to Construct a Groundwater Vulnerability Map and Protection Zones
(15) Water resources management
ARASIA Previous TC Cycle: 2022 - 2023
3 Projects
RAS5099 4 Years
Developing Climate Smart Crop Production including Improvement and Enhancement of Crop Productivity, Soil and Irrigation Management, and Food Safety Using Nuclear Techniques
(21) Agricultural water and soil management
RAS7039 4 Years
Enhancing the Protection of Marine, Terrestrial, and Coastal Environments through Holistic Environmental Monitoring Programmes (ARASIA)
(17) Marine, terrestrial and coastal environments
RAS6102 4 Years
Strengthening Capabilities in Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Oncology, and Radiopharmaceutical Production for Diagnostics and Treatment of Cancer and Non-Communicable Diseases (ARASIA)
(27) Nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging

Partnerships Collaborations

FAO
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations — collaborating on food security, climate-smart agriculture, and natural resource management through joint programmes and technical exchanges.
International Organizations
Collaborative partnerships with regional and international bodies, including IAEA, regional networks, and research institutions, fostering knowledge exchange and capacity building.

Regional Resource Centers Centers of Excellence

Regional Resource Centres

Building Regional Expertise, Sharing Knowledge and Strengthening Technical Capacity

The ARASIA Regional Resource Centres (RRCs) are specialized institutions designated to support regional cooperation in nuclear science and technology. The Centres provide access to technical expertise, specialized facilities, knowledge, training and professional networks, helping ARASIA Member States strengthen national capacities and promote the safe, secure and peaceful applications of nuclear technology.

The RRC network currently brings together specialized institutions in Nuclear Medicine, Secondary Standard Dosimetry and Environmental Radiation Monitoring. Through technical cooperation, expert exchange, training courses, workshops, technical visits and knowledge sharing, the Centres contribute to the development of sustainable regional capabilities.

Nuclear Medicine

Specialized institutions in nuclear medicine, PET/CT imaging, cyclotron facilities, and radiopharmaceutical applications

2 Centers

Kuwait Cancer Control Center (KCCC)

Kuwait
Regional Resource Centre on Nuclear Medicine
A specialized governmental cancer-care institution under the Kuwait Ministry of Health with substantial expertise in nuclear medicine, PET/CT and molecular imaging. The Nuclear Medicine Department has extensive experience in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic applications, operating PET/CT services and an in-house cyclotron facility. Published work demonstrates experience in PET/CT imaging, radiation dose optimization and targeted radionuclide therapy, including ¹⁷⁷Lu-based theranostic applications.
Areas of Regional Expertise
  • Nuclear medicine and molecular imaging
  • PET/CT
  • Cyclotron & radiopharmaceuticals
  • Diagnostic & therapeutic nuclear medicine
  • Theranostics & targeted radionuclide therapy
  • Patient dosimetry & radiation protection
  • Optimization of PET/CT procedures
  • Professional education & knowledge exchange

American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC)

Beirut, Lebanon
Regional Resource Centre on Nuclear Medicine
Hosts a specialized Division of Nuclear Medicine and Cyclotron Facility within its Department of Diagnostic Radiology. The Centre combines clinical nuclear medicine, medical education, research and advanced molecular imaging. AUBMC inaugurated its cyclotron facility in 2016 and has maintained a long-standing collaboration with the IAEA. In 2022, AUBMC and the IAEA extended their cooperation to further promote clinical nuclear medicine practice in Lebanon and the wider region.
Areas of Regional Expertise
  • Clinical nuclear medicine
  • PET/CT & molecular imaging
  • Cyclotron & radiopharmaceuticals
  • Nuclear medicine education & training
  • Clinical research
  • Advanced diagnostic imaging
  • Knowledge & technology exchange
  • Multidisciplinary applications

Secondary Standard Dosimetry (SSDL)

National reference laboratories for radiation metrology, calibration services, and dosimetry standardization

5 Centers

National Radiation Metrology Laboratory (NRML)

Atomic Energy Commission of Syria — Syria
Regional Resource Centre on SSDL
A national reference facility for radiation metrology and dosimetry, recognized internationally as Syria's designated institute for ionizing radiation dosimetry, radioactivity and neutron measurements under the CIPM Mutual Recognition Arrangement framework. Part of the IAEA/WHO SSDL framework, designated as an ARASIA Regional Resource Centre following an MoU between the ARASIA Board of Representatives and the laboratory.
Areas of Regional Expertise
  • Radiation metrology
  • Secondary standard dosimetry
  • Radiation measurement
  • Calibration & reference measurements
  • Dosimetry systems
  • Radiation protection applications
  • Technical training & expert exchange
  • Regional capacity building

Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL)

Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) — Abu Dhabi, UAE
Regional Resource Centre on SSDL
The UAE's national secondary standards laboratory for ionizing radiation measurements, providing calibration services for radiation-measuring instruments used in healthcare, industry and nuclear applications. Recognized by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology as a Designated Institute for radiation measurements, operating under ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Member of the IAEA/WHO SSDL Network since 2018. In 2025, accepted as a member of the CIPM's Consultative Committee for Ionizing Radiation (CCRI).
Areas of Regional Expertise
  • Calibration of radiation instruments
  • Ionizing radiation metrology
  • Radiation protection dosimetry
  • Diagnostic radiology dosimetry
  • Medical radiation measurements
  • Industrial & nuclear measurements
  • Quality management & competence
  • Regional metrology cooperation

Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL)

Ministry of Health — Kuwait
Regional Resource Centre on SSDL
Kuwait's national SSDL provides an important national and regional capability for radiation measurement and calibration. Established through a technical cooperation project, the laboratory developed national calibration capabilities for radiation protection instruments. Following successful international dose-quality auditing, nominated as a member of the IAEA/WHO SSDL Network. Its role is particularly relevant to the calibration of radiation protection instrumentation and strengthening measurement quality and traceability.
Areas of Regional Expertise
  • Secondary standard dosimetry
  • Calibration of protection instruments
  • Radiation measurement
  • Dosimetry quality assurance
  • Radiation protection applications
  • Calibration procedures & practices
  • Technical training & knowledge exchange

Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL)

Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) — Amman, Jordan
Regional Resource Centre on SSDL
Provides calibration and radiation measurement services for institutions working with ionizing radiation. The laboratory calibrates radiation survey and dosimetry instruments and ionization chambers used in diagnostic radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine. It also supports irradiation and quality control of personal radiation exposure devices. JAEC reports cooperation with the IAEA and international measurement laboratories to improve measurement systems.
Areas of Regional Expertise
  • Secondary standard dosimetry
  • Calibration of radiation instruments
  • Ionization chamber calibration
  • Diagnostic radiology dosimetry
  • Radiotherapy dosimetry
  • Nuclear medicine dosimetry
  • Personal & environmental dosimetry
  • Radiation measurement training

Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory (SSDL)

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Regional Resource Centre on SSDL
A national and regional reference facility for radiation dosimetry, providing traceability of radiation measurements to international primary standards through the IAEA network. IAEA conference documentation describes the KFSH&RC SSDL as having calibration capabilities covering radiation protection, diagnostic radiology and radiotherapy. The Biomedical Physics Department also provides radiation physics consultation, personal dosimetry, quality control, calibration and training.
Areas of Regional Expertise
  • Secondary standard dosimetry
  • Radiation protection calibration
  • Diagnostic radiology calibration
  • Radiotherapy calibration
  • Radiation measurement traceability
  • Personal dosimetry
  • Quality assurance & quality control
  • Medical radiation physics
  • Regional training & technical education

Environmental Radiation Monitoring

Specialized institutions in environmental radioactivity assessment, radiochemistry, and analytical laboratory services

3 Centers

Research and Information Directorate (RID)

Jordan Atomic Energy Commission — Amman, Jordan
Regional Resource Centre on Environmental Radiation Monitoring
Provides specialized scientific and analytical capabilities relevant to environmental radiation monitoring and radiological assessment. JAEC's research infrastructure includes laboratories working with geological and environmental materials. The Research Laboratories and Information Directorate and Chemical and Physical Analyses Laboratories have an accredited testing scope that includes environmental materials and radiochemistry and alpha/beta spectroscopy. As an ARASIA Regional Resource Centre, RID contributes to regional cooperation in environmental radioactivity assessment and analytical methods.
Areas of Regional Expertise
  • Environmental radioactivity assessment
  • Environmental sample analysis
  • Radiochemistry
  • Alpha & beta spectroscopy
  • Radiation monitoring & measurement
  • Laboratory quality & analytical methods
  • Technical training & knowledge exchange
  • Environmental radiation data & assessment

Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR)

Kuwait
Regional Resource Centre on Environmental Radiation Monitoring
A national research institution with extensive expertise in environmental science, applied research and analytical services. In 2025, KISR's radiation measurements laboratory was recognized as an ARASIA Regional Resource Centre for Environmental Radiation Monitoring. The designation recognized the laboratory's technical competencies, quality systems and experience in cooperation with countries in the region through IAEA environmental radiological monitoring projects. KISR has significant experience in the measurement and assessment of environmental radioactivity, including analysis of radionuclides in food and water and assessment of radiation exposure through the food chain.
Areas of Regional Expertise
  • Environmental radiation monitoring
  • Radioactivity measurements
  • Environmental & food radioactivity assessment
  • Sampling & analytical methodologies
  • Environmental radiation data
  • Radiation exposure assessment
  • Quality systems & measurement harmonization
  • Regional training & technical cooperation

National Nuclear, Radiological, Chemical and Biological Regulatory Commission (I-NRC)

Baghdad, Iraq
Regional Resource Centre on Environmental Radiation Monitoring — 2026
Iraq's national regulatory authority responsible for oversight of nuclear, radiological, chemical and biological safety and security. Established under Law No. 1 of 2024, consolidating the former national regulatory bodies. I-NRC has developed national capabilities for environmental radiation monitoring and early warning, including gamma dose-rate monitoring stations and associated data and communication infrastructure. The Commission also operates radiological inspection and monitoring capabilities across Iraq, with radiation inspection systems deployed at national border crossings. In 2026, the Commission continued to strengthen its emergency monitoring and response capabilities through cooperation with the IAEA and international early-warning systems.
Areas of Regional Expertise
  • Environmental radiation monitoring
  • Gamma dose-rate monitoring
  • Radiation monitoring & early warning
  • Radiological surveys & field measurements
  • Environmental radioactivity assessment
  • Radiation emergency preparedness & response
  • Regulatory radiation protection
  • Technical cooperation & regional capacity building