Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali
CEO and Founder, TRENDS Group
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al Ali is an Emirati researcher and writer specializing in regional and international political and strategic issues. He serves as CEO of the TRENDS Group, which comprises five entities: TRENDS Research & Advisory, TRENDS Global, TRENDS Observatory for Social Phenomena and Transformations, TRENDS Barometer, and TRENDS International Training Institute.
Over the course of his distinguished professional and research career, Dr. Al Ali has overseen numerous research projects and specialized publications focused on analyzing regional and global developments. He has also held several academic and research positions at institutions and think tanks dedicated to providing in-depth analysis and policy-relevant insights to support decision-makers. Drawing on his extensive experience in both media and academic research, he has served as editor-in-chief of several scientific journals.
Dr. Al Ali has authored and contributed to a wide range of books, research papers, and studies. Notable publications include Think Tanks in a Changing World: Transformations, Roles, and Challenges; Climate Change: Dimensions and Future Trends (editor); Future Trends: The World in the Next 50 Years; and The Muslim Brotherhood: Side Glances. His research contributions also include the study “The Social and Ethical Responsibility of Educational Institutions in Confronting Extremism and Terrorism: The UAE as a Model,” published by TRENDS Research & Advisory in 2020 as part of the Policy Paper series, and “The UAE and the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Model for Crisis Management and Achieving Sustainable Recovery,” published in 2021 as part of the Strategic Trends series, among many others.
Dr. Al Ali holds a Ph.D. in Criminology from Mu’tah University in Jordan, a Master of Arts in Diplomacy from the American University in the Emirates, and a Bachelor’s degree in Media (Radio and Television) from the UAE University.
