Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali made the remarks on the International Day of Education, which is observed annually on January 24.

Education represents the most critical pillar for building human potential and shaping the future of societies, Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, has said. The remarks were made in a statement marking the International Day of Education, observed annually on January 24. Dr. Al-Ali noted that commemorating this occasion reflects growing global awareness of education’s vital role in confronting the rapid transformations unfolding across knowledge, technology, and economic systems.

He added that TRENDS’ focus on education is rooted in a firm conviction that advancing educational systems and empowering teachers and learners academically, professionally, and technologically constitutes the true gateway to achieving sustainable educational progress. Education, he noted, is no longer confined to the transmission of knowledge; it has become a comprehensive process for cultivating critical thinking, fostering innovation, and embedding human values in an age defined by digitalization and artificial intelligence.

Dr. Al-Ali emphasized that TRENDS’ efforts in this field are reflected in in-depth research studies, dialogue platforms, and specialized workshops that anticipate the future of education, examine its evolving challenges, and contribute to shaping and supporting educational policy development. These initiatives, he said, strengthen integration between scientific research and decision-making in ways that align with the requirements of comprehensive development.

He further stressed that the UAE’s experience stands as a leading global model in making education a national priority through pioneering initiatives and innovative strategies that entrench a culture of excellence. This approach, he concluded, reaffirms that investment in education is the most sustainable form of investment, the optimal pathway to building a knowledge-based economy, advancing sustainable development goals, and securing a more prosperous future for coming generations.