As part of its unwavering commitment to supporting and empowering youth, TRENDS Research & Advisory in Al Ain participated in Al Ain Youth Week 2025, which coincided with World Youth Skills Day and was widely attended by youth and individuals interested in human development and research.

The office’s participation was in the context of its vision to enhance research awareness, build capacity, and motivate young talent to engage in knowledge production and strategic work. This vision was realized through events and workshops that focused on developing future skills, refining analytical and critical thinking, and highlighting the importance of think tanks in supporting and empowering youth and communities.

TRENDS’ participation in the event included presenting research studies and publications and conducting open dialogues with several youth, which the office’s researchers conducted.

The Al Ain Office team also delivered introductory presentations on research training programs and TRENDS’ academic and community empowerment initiatives. They focused on integrating youth into the knowledge production and directing their energies toward practical contributions to shaping the future.

Researcher Warda Al-Menhali, Director of the TRENDS Office in Al Ain, expressed her pride in the office’s participation in Al Ain Youth Week. This week reflects our society’s spirit of initiative and innovation and places youth at the heart of the development process.

She emphasized that TRENDS believes in the vital role of think tanks in building human capital. Based on this belief, the Al Ain Office continues its efforts to bring research closer to the lives of youth, empowering them with its tools and skills so they may become knowledge creators and true partners in shaping the future.

Al-Menhali added that the Al Ain Office seeks to serve as TRENDS’ window to the community and a key platform for enhancing engagement with students, researchers, and academic institutions. Through this office, TRENDS will continue to support national initiatives focused on empowering youth and developing their skills.

Al Ain Youth Week 2025 is part of a series of national events to enhance youth participation in critical sectors and reinforce the values of creativity and active citizenship. This aligns with TRENDS’ mission to build a sustainable, knowledge-based society that meets contemporary challenges.