The competition is featuring more than 1,500 participants from 144 countries.
In a global sporting spectacle that brings together experience and the spirit of challenge, TRENDS Research & Advisory has announced its active participation in the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026. The competition is an exceptional event hosted by the UAE capital, featuring more than 1,500 participants from 144 countries.
Abdullah Al Hammadi, Senior Researcher and Head of the Advisory Sector at TRENDS, stated that the Center is proud to serve as an organizing partner for the chess competitions at this global gathering, which features 38 sports. He noted that this partnership reflects TRENDS’ vision to support events that blend strategic thinking with mind sports, highlighting the true intersection between scientific research and systematic sports planning.
He emphasized that TRENDS’ presence at the heart of this event stems from its belief that sport is not merely a physical competition, but a manifestation of human values and the capacity to innovate under pressure. Through organizing the chess competitions, the Center seeks to underscore the importance of strategic intelligence in building societies and developing human potential.
“At TRENDS, we see the chessboard as a reflection of the fields of research and analysis, where every move represents a strategic decision toward a better future,” he added.
Abdullah Al Hammadi, Senior Researcher and Head of the Advisory Sector at TRENDS, stated that the Center is proud to serve as an organizing partner for the chess competitions at this global gathering, which features 38 sports. He noted that this partnership reflects TRENDS’ vision to support events that blend strategic thinking with mind sports, highlighting the true intersection between scientific research and systematic sports planning.
He emphasized that TRENDS’ presence at the heart of this event stems from its belief that sport is not merely a physical competition, but a manifestation of human values and the capacity to innovate under pressure. Through organizing the chess competitions, the Center seeks to underscore the importance of strategic intelligence in building societies and developing human potential.
“At TRENDS, we see the chessboard as a reflection of the fields of research and analysis, where every move represents a strategic decision toward a better future,” he added.
