TRENDS Research & Advisory is taking part in the 16th edition of the Al Ain Book Festival 2025, organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region. The festival takes place from November 24 to 30 at Al Ain Square and Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.

TRENDS’ participation, led by its Al Ain office, comes as part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its role as a research and knowledge institution that contributes to cultural and intellectual awareness, promotes an academic research culture within the UAE community, and reinforces the connection between academic thought and the broader cultural landscape.

During the festival, TRENDS will showcase a selection of its latest publications in both Arabic and English, covering key political, economic, social, and intellectual issues at the local and global levels. The center will also present a series of publications tailored to youth audiences, designed to enhance critical thinking skills and foster knowledge that is future oriented.

As part of the festival’s program, TRENDS is organizing open dialogue sessions featuring a group of distinguished researchers and experts. These sessions highlight the role of scientific research in supporting creative industries and in strengthening the interaction between thought, culture, and media, thereby advancing sustainable development.

Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, affirmed that the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, reflects the great importance the UAE leadership places on supporting culture and knowledge, reinforcing Al Ain’s status as a beacon of literary and intellectual creativity and a nurturing environment for emerging national talent. He noted that this generous patronage serves as a strong motivation for TRENDS to continue its efforts in promoting knowledge and enhancing cultural and intellectual awareness, in support of the UAE’s vision to build a prosperous and sustainable knowledge-based society.

Dr. Al-Ali added that TRENDS’ participation in the Al Ain Book Festival aligns with the center’s mission to support the national cultural movement and contributes to building an intellectually engaged society open to global ideas and creativity. He emphasized that TRENDS is proud to be part of this leading cultural event, which reflects Al Ain’s distinguished position as a hub for culture and innovation, and reaffirms the center’s ongoing commitment to fostering intellectual awareness and expanding knowledge partnerships with national and cultural institutions.