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TRENDS and the Arab Media Forum sign a strategic cooperation agreement in research and media

15 Sep 2025

TRENDS and the Arab Media Forum sign a strategic cooperation agreement in research and media

15 Sep 2025

A strategic cooperation and partnership agreement in research and media was signed between TRENDS Research & Advisory and the Arab Media Forum, aiming to strengthen joint collaboration in scientific research, knowledge production, modern media, the dissemination of rigorous research culture, and the support of future-oriented knowledge.

This agreement represents a collaborative framework designed to unify efforts between the two parties to enhance purposeful intellectual and media content and to contribute to the development of practical solutions for regional and international challenges. This will be achieved through organizing joint events, seminars, conferences, and workshops, producing knowledge-based content grounded in studies and scientific research, and raising community awareness about the importance of scientific research and its role in anticipating the future.

Supporting the Media Industry

Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, stated that signing a strategic cooperation agreement with the Arab Media Forum stems from the shared belief of both parties in the importance of media and research collaboration to support the Arab media industry and enhance its role in promoting sustainable development through balanced research, studies, and scientific analyses.

He noted that the agreement provides a framework for constructive collaboration in ensuring the success of the 21st edition of the Arab Media Forum, which will be held in Lebanon in November. TRENDS will participate in this new edition as a strategic partner and will organize a series of intellectual meetings and special sessions within the Forum’s program, enriching the agenda with research insights and scientific analyses that support the advancement of Arab media and strengthen its position on the international stage.

The CEO of TRENDS highlighted that this partnership reflects the Center’s commitment to building bridges of cooperation with active institutions in the media field, foremost among them the Arab Media Forum, which is a leading intellectual and knowledge platform. He added that this partnership facilitates the dissemination of a research culture based on evidence and data and will support TRENDS’ efforts in providing foresight into future challenges.

Interactive Sessions and Workshops

For his part, H.E. Madi Abdullah Al-Khamis, Secretary-General of the Arab Media Forum, emphasized that signing the strategic cooperation agreement between the Arab Media Forum and TRENDS Research & Advisory strengthens the scientific, research, and knowledge partnership supporting the 21st edition of the Forum, scheduled to be held in Lebanon in November. The agreement allows for the organization of a series of joint seminars, dialogue sessions, and interactive workshops.

Al Khamis indicated that through this partnership, both parties look forward to new and promising prospects for sustainable research and media collaboration across various fields, resulting in initiatives and projects that serve the Arab joint action, support humanitarian causes, and present enlightened Arab thought to the world in the best possible manner.

The Secretary-General of the Arab Media Forum also noted that TRENDS has achieved a prominent and prestigious research and scientific position at both regional and international levels, having organized numerous successful and inspiring conferences and forums, produced valuable studies and research, and provided important consultations that left a positive impact across various sectors. TRENDS has also been honored with numerous Arab and international awards, underscoring its high research mission in supporting science, creativity, and purposeful knowledge.