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Everybody talks about science diplomacy these days - #SESAME, a large-scale research hub in Jordan, is where it actually happens! Last weekend, my DESY colleague Frank Lehner and I joined State Secretary Dr. Silke Launert on a visit to SESAME and witnessed a truly significant milestone: Germany plans to become SESAME’s first Associate Member, stepping up ⬆️ from observer status. If you’ve never heard of SESAME | Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East: think of a giant scientific super-camera that reveals what the eye can’t. It allows #academia and #industry alike to examine ancient artefacts, study materials for future technologies, and explore new paths for medicines and therapies. And all of this happens in one place - powered by researchers from across the #MiddleEast working side by side.🪬 Seeing the team’s energy and commitment on site felt super-inspiring. With Germany moving toward Associate Membership, the momentum only grows - and we’re excited to support what comes next! Interested in collaborating? Reach out! 📩 Andrea Lausi Thaer Abu-Hanieh Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft / Helmholtz Association Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung