TRENDS Research & Advisory is embarking on an exceptional research tour to New Delhi as part of its ongoing efforts to promote dialogue and build strategic cooperation with leading think tanks, research institutions, and academic entities in India and across South Asia.
The tour, which marks an essential milestone in its global outreach, includes a series of high-level intellectual engagements and dialogue sessions with prominent think tanks, universities, and research institutions in India.
Discussions will address key strategic and global issues, including regional and international geopolitical challenges, global economic dynamics, and the future of technology and artificial intelligence. The visit will take place from 26 to 28 November 2025.
TRENDS–ORF Dialogue
As part of its strong and growing partnership with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), TRENDS will organize the TRENDS–ORF Economic Dialogue titled MENA–India Economic Cooperation: Sharing Knowledge, Building Partnerships, and Advancing Strategies. The dialogue will be held at the Dr. Ambedkar International Center and will feature leading academics, researchers, and experts. Discussions will highlight the role of think tanks in advancing economic cooperation between the MENA region and India.
Building Bridges of Cooperation
As part of its global strategic vision to deepen intellectual dialogue and expand knowledge partnerships, TRENDS will inaugurate its virtual office in India.
The new office will serve as a research and knowledge platform designed to foster closer cooperation, enhance effective communication, and support the implementation of joint research projects, conferences, symposia, and extended discussions with Indian academic institutions and think tanks.
This step reflects the center’s commitment to strengthening its intellectual presence internationally and establishing sustainable strategic partnerships.
Advancing Research
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, stated that TRENDS’ research tour to India aligns with its strategy to boost partnerships and expand cooperation with leading Indian research institutions in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
He noted that the tour embodies TRENDS’ vision to promote constructive dialogue among think tanks and deepen knowledge and research cooperation with the Indian intellectual elite.
It also reaffirms TRENDS’ commitment to supporting academic research through practical initiatives and evidence-based projects that address current challenges and explore optimal approaches for future opportunities using rigorous scientific methodology.
A Gateway for Enriching Knowledge
Dr. Al-Ali added that the tour aims to build practical, sustainable research partnerships and establish direct channels of communication with Indian experts to exchange insights and expertise, thereby further enriching the research landscape.
He explained that during the tour, TRENDS will launch its virtual office in New Delhi, serving as a permanent gateway for knowledge enrichment and a hub for joint initiatives with academic and research institutions across South Asia.
The office will also provide in-depth strategic analyses of global developments and their implications for the South Asian region, further solidifying TRENDS’ position as a leading international hub for research and thought leadership.
