ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
TRENDS Research & Advisory held a research-focused panel discussion with the Arab World Institute, Paris, to explore avenues for collaboration and opportunities for launching future projects, initiatives and modern studies. The panel emphasised the importance of cultural and knowledge exchange across the Arab world, France and Europe at large.
Representing TRENDS was CEO Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali. From the Arab World Institute, participants included President Dr. Jack Lang and Chawqi Abdelamir, Director General of the Institute; Claude Mollard, plastic artist, photographer and Cultural Advisor to the President of the Arab World Institute; and Ines Ben Kariem, Diplomatic Advisor to the Presidency of the Arab World Institute.
At the beginning of the meeting, both sides exchanged insights about their respective activities. TRENDS presented its research projects and initiatives aimed at fostering dialogue and promoting values of peaceful coexistence, while the Arab World Institute provided an overview of its cultural and educational programmes. Both parties expressed appreciation for each other's work and the importance of joint efforts to achieve shared objectives.
Dr. Al-Ali highlighted the importance of the dialogue session, noting that it aligns with TRENDS' efforts to strengthen cultural dialogue between the Arab world and the West.
He expressed enthusiasm for implementing innovative projects that serve mutual goals and contribute to developing the capabilities of young researchers, thereby advancing cultural understanding and intellectual diplomacy.
Dr. Lang and Abdelamir commended TRENDS for their efforts in promoting cultural understanding and coexistence. They said the meeting reflected the shared commitment to developing cultural and scientific relations between societies and paved the way for intellectual exchange and joint projects that would benefit future generations.
This research visit was part of a global tour by TRENDS to enhance cooperation with international institutions and solidify its role as a research centre that focuses on and analyses global issues and challenges.
At the conclusion of the panel, TRENDS honoured Dr Lang, Abdelamir, Mollard and Kariem with TRENDS Research Medal, in recognition of their support for TRENDS' research efforts and promotion of cultural diplomacy.