TRENDS Research and Advisory has launched a new virtual office in São Paulo, Brazil, a landmark move aimed to strengthen research and academic ties with institutions in Latin America.
The launch took place during TRENDS’ participation as a Diamond Sponsor in the Brazil-Africa Forum 2024 in São Paulo. Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS, stated that this step constitutes a launching point that facilitates the exchange of expertise and talent, as well as collaboration in scientific and knowledge production.
It also supports intellectual communication between think tanks both regionally and internationally, in line with the Centre’s comprehensive research strategy, which aims to generate impactful knowledge, particularly in foresight studies.
Dr. Al-Ali explained that establishing the virtual office is part of TRENDS’ ongoing tour in Latin America, which will also include Argentina. Awadh Al-Breiki, Researcher and Head of TRENDS Global Sector, explained that launching the virtual office in São Paulo strengthens TRENDS’ efforts to expand its reach and achieve its strategic goals. Al-Breiki described the office as a global knowledge bridge and a connection point between think tanks in the Arab world and the Gulf region and similar institutions worldwide.
Al-Breiki emphasized that the new virtual office would support the head office in Abu Dhabi by contributing research, studies and reports across TRENDS’ various areas of work. This will reflect the diverse academic cultures and knowledge perspectives that the Centre seeks to explore through its research.
