TRENDS Research and Advisory has organized its First Annual Forum for 2025 under the theme “Youth Empowerment”, focused on strengthening the institutional work environment through quality, sustainability and excellence.
The forum, held at TRENDS’ headquarters in Abu Dhabi, carried out discussions highlighting the significance of innovation in research work and the need to empower young professionals. The TRENDS’ plan for 2025 was underlined, which includes a series of innovative research, training, advisory and media initiatives.
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali CEO – TRENDS Research & Advisory
“The year 2024 was filled with achievements and leadership milestones. The center successfully empowered youth in both research and professional fields, solidifying its position as a global leader through its diverse activities, 17 international offices, effective partnerships, and prominent presence in international forums.”
Dr. Al-Ali underscored TRENDS’ success in earning multiple prestigious awards in leadership and sustainability, highlighting that this recognition motivates the center to continue striving for excellence, to drive future goals with global efficiency and impact.
The CEO also stressed that the plan seeks to enhance the center’s global intellectual role and expand its impact through new projects that support objective and purposeful scientific research.
As part of its dedication to fostering excellence and creativity, TRENDS recognized employees for their outstanding efforts and contributions toward achieving the center’s strategic goals.
In 2024, TRENDS made remarkable accomplishments, such as winning the prestigious UAE Labor Market Award. The award recognizes TRENDS as the Best Research Centre at the British Parliament, opening 17 international offices, and forging 46 new research partnerships.
The center also published 277 studies in strategic, economic and Islamic fields; organized 226 global events, including six international conferences; and participated in 15 book fairs. Additionally, TRENDS published 12 books as part of the Muslim Brotherhood Encyclopedia, which were translated into 15 languages.
Furthermore, the center launched 49 podcast episodes and achieved a 58 percent youth empowerment rate for Emirati researchers. TRENDS also carried out 44 training programs focused on cultivating UAE talents and shared 7,950 knowledge reports on its TRENDS Knowledge Community platform.
