For the third consecutive year, TRENDS Research & Advisory is participating in the World Government Summit 2025, scheduled in Dubai from February 11 to 13 under the theme Shaping Future Governments.
The summit brings together over 30 heads of state and government, 140 government delegations, 80+ international and regional organizations, and 6,000+ participants, including leading global experts.
The Arab Meeting for Young Leaders
TRENDS Research & Advisory, represented by its CEO, Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, is also participating in the 4th edition of the Arab Meeting for Young Leaders. The event is organized by the Arab Youth Center in collaboration with the World Governments Summit and will take place on Monday, February 10, 2025, in Dubai, under the theme ‘Made in the Arab World: Arab Identity, Global Impact.’
The meeting will be attended by Arab Ministers of Youth, with the participation of an elite group of young Arab government leaders. It serves as a comprehensive umbrella platform for exclusive, direct discussions and unconventional consultative sessions to enhance youth engagement. The event also aims to unify efforts, build qualitative partnerships, and draw up a joint action agenda that serves and empowers Arab youth in all sectors.
Major transformations
This year’s summit focuses on major global transformations, addressing the most pressing opportunities and challenges across various sectors. It aims to develop shared visions and strategies to strengthen international cooperation and accelerate global development and prosperity.
TRENDS’ role in the summit
During the summit, TRENDS Research & Advisory will explore collaborative opportunities and strengthen partnerships with leading academic and research institutions at regional and international levels. The center will showcase its research vision and highlight its efforts to empower young researchers while presenting its research, training, and advisory services expertise.
Global research dialogues and youth empowerment
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, emphasized that the center’s participation in the World Government Summit and Arab Meeting for Young Leaders is an opportunity to gain insights into global best practices in governance and government innovation, as well as in promoting and empowering the role of youth. He highlighted the value of engaging in high-level global discussions to build research partnerships and exchange expertise that contribute to shaping the future.
Dr. Al-Ali stated that TRENDS’ global vision empowers youth and society to anticipate and contribute to shaping the future. He stressed that teamwork is key to enabling governments to invest in human capital—particularly youth—by harnessing their full potential.
He further noted that TRENDS’ participation in the World Government Summit and Arab Meeting for Young Leaders reflects its commitment to integrating efforts, exchanging insights, and maximizing the impact of research findings. By presenting its studies in global knowledge forums that bring together heads of state, policymakers, experts, academics, and researchers, TRENDS continues to contribute to developing effective governance strategies for the future.
