On the sidelines of the World Government Summit 2026, TRENDS Research & Advisory, as a contributing member of the Summit, signed a strategic media cooperation and partnership agreement with Forbes Middle East. The agreement aims to strengthen sustainable collaboration in research, knowledge, and media, and to build an intellectual bridge between visions, forward-looking ideas, and global media platforms.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, and Khuloud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East, in the presence of officials, media professionals, thinkers, and academics attending the Summit.
This agreement reflects the shared vision of TRENDS and Forbes on the importance of using knowledge, research, and scientific studies to support public policy and decision-makers, and to guide public opinion toward future issues.
A Sustainable Strategic Partnership
The agreement establishes a sustainable strategic partnership based on the exchange of knowledge and strategic analyses between the two sides, and the production of joint studies and reports on contemporary global economic and strategic issues, particularly those related to the impact of the artificial intelligence revolution on research and media landscapes, as well as transformations in governance. It also includes organizing events, dialogues, and interactive workshops that bring together experts, thinkers, and specialists from both sides, as well as supporting research and knowledge production through Forbes’ digital platforms at the regional and international levels.
This vital partnership also strengthens TRENDS’ position as a regional and international research reference, while enabling Forbes to deliver deeper content grounded in accurate data, realistic analyses, and rigorous scientific studies.
Purposeful Knowledge Transfer
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, said that cooperation and partnership with Forbes Middle East embody TRENDS’ commitment to transferring purposeful knowledge from the research sphere to the arena of global influence. He added that TRENDS believes media partnerships, especially with a globally respected institution such as Forbes, will help deliver accurate scientific insights, realistic analyses, and practical proposals to address contemporary challenges and pressing issues.
Governance and Technology Issues
Al Ali noted that this partnership signals a new era of cooperation between think tanks and global media, in which knowledge becomes an effective tool for shaping the future. It will also raise the level of public debate within global decision-making circles on governance, technology, and the future of the global economy.
The TRENDS CEO further explained that both sides will work to develop innovative programs and training courses targeting young researchers and specialized journalists in strategic analysis and future economies, thereby enhancing integration between research, knowledge, and media roles.
The Future of Governments and Societies
For her part, Khuloud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East, confirmed that cooperation with a leading global research institution such as TRENDS will be reflected in the delivery of in-depth economic and social research and studies on the future of governments and societies. She explained that this partnership will enrich the magazine’s content and create added value for readers in the Middle East and around the world.
Al Omian pointed out that cooperation with TRENDS Research & Advisory comes at a time when the region and the world are witnessing major technological, economic, and social transformations. This underscores the pivotal role played by think tanks and media institutions in transforming data and research into impactful narratives.
She added that the partnership will help deliver practical and forward-looking insights that support governments and institutions in preparing for the future, while also strengthening trust in knowledge through accurate, evidence-based content grounded in rigorous research methodologies.
