The UAE Prime Minister’s Office at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs has signed agreements with the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) and TRENDS Research and Advisory.
The collaboration aims to enhance the UAE Government’s strategic intelligence tools and drive the goals of the ‘’We the UAE 2031” vision. The signing ceremony was held at the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 (AMGFC24) in Dubai, which brought together 500 officials, experts and academics from 80 countries.
The MoU will enable partners to benefit from the content of the “We the UAE 2031 Strategic Intelligence” platform, which was launched during AMGFC24. The innovative platform, supported by AI and based on a deep pool of global knowledge and data informed by over 2,500 international experts and over 450 sources, enables the development of government strategies and policies.
The MoU with the UICCA will center on the environmental and sustainability aspects of We the UAE 2031, aiming to foster the exchange of best practices, empower national talents, and promote participation in international sustainable development initiatives.
The agreement also falls in line with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative. It was signed by Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of UICCA, and Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs.
Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan President and CEO – UICCA
“This partnership reinforces the essential role played by the UICCA in achieving the country’s strategic sustainability and climate goals. Through our contribution to the We the UAE 2031 vision, we aim to foster innovative climate solutions and boost the UAE’s efforts to achieve net zero by 2050. Climate action is a shared responsibility, and by integrating efforts across sectors, the UICCA is committed to contributing to building a more sustainable and resilient future for the UAE and the world.”
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research and Advisory, stated that, “We’re delighted to sign this agreement with the UAE Prime Minister’s Office on the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils.”
Abdullah Al-Ali emphasized that TRENDS works through its researchers, experts, studies, training programs, and opinion polls to offer rich content that helps specialists, academics, institutions, and organizations achieve their goals by leveraging scientific research and data.
“TRENDS is keen to enhance the capabilities of young Emirati researchers as they are the builders and leaders of the future,” added Abdullah Al-Ali.
Stephan Mergenthaler, Head of Strategic Intelligence at the World Economic Forum, commented that, “This partnership reflects our commitment to incorporating important regional perspectives into global dialogue, in support of more informed decision-making. By integrating insights from leading UAE think tanks into the Forum’s Strategic Intelligence platform, we are enriching understanding of critical trends and enabling more comprehensive analysis.”
In addition to launching the We the UAE 2031 Strategic Intelligence platform at AMGFC24, the UAE Government established eight UAE Strategic Intelligence Councils in collaboration with the Global Future Councils.
