As part of efforts to enhance the promotion of a culture of tolerance and coexistence, TRENDS Research & Advisory signed a cooperation agreement with the National Counseling Center aimed at supporting and consolidating the values of moderation in society, based on a shared vision to promote and reinforce constructive ideas and perspectives. The agreement was signed by Dr. Mohammed Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, and H.E. Abdulla Aqeedah Al-Muhairi, CEO of the National Counselling Center.

The agreement provides a legal and official framework for cooperation in the fields of research and knowledge. It also enhances joint efforts in producing original scientific research based on evidence and facts. Moreover, it contributes to supporting the efforts of both parties through training, as well as the exchange of experiences and publications.

Dr. Mohammed Al-Ali stressed that this partnership is a key element of TRENDS Research & Advisory’s strategy, which prioritizes spreading the values of tolerance and moderation. He highlighted the Center’s ongoing efforts to promote these values in society in cooperation with specialized authorities, explaining that the agreement supports the initiatives and objectives of the National Counselling Center, particularly in advancing the discourse of moderation and rejecting extremism.

For his part, H.E. Abdullah Aqeedah Al-Muhairi commended the distinguished efforts made by TRENDS Research & Advisory in establishing the values of tolerance, coexistence, and moderation, that are derived from Islamic law (Shari’ah) and from the composite moral foundation that underpins human development and the advancement of societies.

Al Muhairi emphasized that this agreement reflects the UAE government’s approach to consolidating the principles of integration and cooperation between federal and local authorities through participatory strategic partnerships that contribute to achieving national goals and enhancing the effectiveness of joint institutional efforts.

He added that this partnership represents an important step in the center’s strategic plans. It is a paradigm shift in developing intellectual and cognitive approaches and enhancing the quality of research and training programs. This will enhance the center’s role in supporting intellectual development paths and expanding the scope of its positive impact locally and internationally.