Trends Research and Advisory participated in the Ramadan Forum organized by the Executive Office to Counter Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. The event was attended by His Excellency Hamed Al Zaabi, Director General of the Office, Major General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs in Dubai, and a number of experts and specialists in the field of Ani-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) from various government agencies and private entities. Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of Trends Research and Advisory, stressed in his statement the role of research centers in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. He referred to the ongoing cooperation and research partnership between Trends and the (AML/CTF) Office. Dr. Al-Ali stressed the importance of cooperation between the public and private sectors and research centers in combating these organized crimes. He indicated that think tanks and research centers can play a significant role in providing the necessary information and delivering accurate analysis to formulate policies and legislations, based on balanced and documented visions. “Trends is committed to provide scientific studies and analysis that contribute to AML/CFT efforts,” Dr. Al-Ali added. Dr. Al-Ali appreciated the efforts of the Executive Office to counter money laundering and terrorist financing, and praised it for winning a relevant global award. He said that this award is the result of these diligent efforts. The aim of holding this Forum is to raise awareness about the dangers of money laundering and terrorist financing, and to exchange expertise and experiences between the concerned agencies in this field.     The Executive Office of Ani-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing