The festival reflects its vision of drawing inspiration from heritage, promoting creativity, and linking research with societal priorities.
TRENDS Research & Advisory continues to strengthen its presence through its participation in the Al Dhafra Book Festival 2026, which runs until January 25. TRENDS presents a knowledge-focused experience that reflects its vision of drawing inspiration from cultural heritage, promoting creativity, and linking research with societal priorities.
Since the festival’s opening, the TRENDS pavilion has welcomed high-level visits, including H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, who toured the pavilion and reviewed its latest research publications, commending its efforts in fostering a culture of research and knowledge-based dialogue.
The pavilion was also visited by H.E. Nasser Mohammed Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of the Ruler’s Representative Court in the Al Dhafra Region, who praised TRENDS’ intellectual contributions and its influential presence in both the local and global cultural landscape.
H.E. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, also visited the pavilion and highlighted TRENDS’ active research role and its distinctive participation in national cultural events.
TRENDS’ pavilion No. 54 has witnessed growing numbers of visitors and knowledge enthusiasts exploring the latest research publications that address a wide range of issues, including sustainability, climate change, space, youth empowerment, and political Islam, alongside in-depth studies that help anticipate the future and understand global transformations.
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, affirmed that the participation in the Al Dhafra Book Festival comes in parallel with other international engagements, including the Cairo International Book Fair and the World Economic Forum in Davos, reflecting TRENDS’ expanding presence locally and internationally.
Dr. Al-Ali noted that the Al Dhafra Book Festival stands as one of the UAE’s leading cultural platforms, offering a dynamic space for community engagement and knowledge dissemination. He explained that the TRENDS pavilion provides the public with direct access to the center’s latest research output, enhancing public awareness of regional and global issues.
Since the festival’s opening, the TRENDS pavilion has welcomed high-level visits, including H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, who toured the pavilion and reviewed its latest research publications, commending its efforts in fostering a culture of research and knowledge-based dialogue.
The pavilion was also visited by H.E. Nasser Mohammed Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of the Ruler’s Representative Court in the Al Dhafra Region, who praised TRENDS’ intellectual contributions and its influential presence in both the local and global cultural landscape.
H.E. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, also visited the pavilion and highlighted TRENDS’ active research role and its distinctive participation in national cultural events.
TRENDS’ pavilion No. 54 has witnessed growing numbers of visitors and knowledge enthusiasts exploring the latest research publications that address a wide range of issues, including sustainability, climate change, space, youth empowerment, and political Islam, alongside in-depth studies that help anticipate the future and understand global transformations.
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, affirmed that the participation in the Al Dhafra Book Festival comes in parallel with other international engagements, including the Cairo International Book Fair and the World Economic Forum in Davos, reflecting TRENDS’ expanding presence locally and internationally.
Dr. Al-Ali noted that the Al Dhafra Book Festival stands as one of the UAE’s leading cultural platforms, offering a dynamic space for community engagement and knowledge dissemination. He explained that the TRENDS pavilion provides the public with direct access to the center’s latest research output, enhancing public awareness of regional and global issues.
