-Dr. Al-Ali: The win is the fruit of dedicated efforts focusing on the Emirati workforce

For the second consecutive year, TRENDS Research & Advisory has achieved a new milestone by winning the Emirates Labor Market Award in its second edition under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Activities category. The award, organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization with over 7,700 participating companies and institutions, recognizes the Center’s implementation of best practices that enhance competitiveness in the labor market.

Endorsed by the UAE Cabinet and under the esteemed patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the award plays a significant role in celebrating the achievements of pioneering private sector institutions, honoring outstanding labor, and highlighting successful labor market practices across various sectors within the UAE.

The winners were honored by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization and Chairman of the Award’s Supervisory Committee. Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, received the award during a grand ceremony held by the Ministry at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, attended by numerous officials, corporate leaders, the TRENDS team, media representatives, and guests.

TRENDS won the award in recognition of its adherence to the highest standards in human resources management, as outlined in the criteria for this award category.

A Work Environment Inspiring Creativity

On this occasion, Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali expressed his pride in this remarkable achievement for TRENDS, noting that winning the Emirates Labor Market Award for the second consecutive year is a testament to the Center’s sustained efforts to foster an exceptional and attractive work environment focused on qualified and capable Emirati talent. He emphasized TRENDS’ commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of the business environment and keeping pace with priority sectors that shape the future.

He added that this achievement reflects the Center’s dedication to fostering an environment that inspires creativity and innovation. He confirmed that TRENDS has always aimed to contribute to the labor market’s development by focusing on young talents and providing consultancy and research services that meet the needs of employers and all relevant stakeholders. Dr. Al-Ali emphasized the Center’s keenness to invest in national human resources, considering them to be one of the critical factors of its success. Therefore, it offers employee training and development programs to enhance their skills and capabilities and improve their performance.

The CEO of TRENDS expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to all team members at TRENDS Research and Advisory, who contributed to achieving this deserved win for the second consecutive year. He dedicated the win to every member of the TRENDS team and stressed that without these efforts and devotion, reaching this prestigious status would not have been possible.

Result of Dedicated Efforts

Naser Mohamed Al Ali, Head of the Administrative Affairs Sector, expressed his pride in TRENDS’ achievement of winning the Emirates Labor Market Award for the second consecutive year. He emphasized that this win is the result of the dedicated efforts of all team members at the Center. He added that the Administrative Affairs Sector always strives to create a positive and motivating work environment for employees by implementing various policies and procedures that support these values.

Motivation for More

Ms. Amina Al-Blooshi, Head of the Legal Affairs Section and General Coordinator of Awards at TRENDS, said that winning the Emirates Labor Market Award is an incentive to work harder further and achieve higher levels of progress in management and human resources. It also enhances the opportunity to create a distinguished work environment that contributes to the journey of creativity, innovation, and accomplishment, which helps achieve the goals and boost the research output of TRENDS.

TRENDS Research & Advisory won the Emirates Labor Market Award in its inaugural edition in the Leading Organization in the Labor Market category, organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization. The competition included 3,500 companies and institutions and recognized TRENDS for applying best practices in human resources and meeting all the award category criteria.