-A TRENDS Symposium at the British Parliament on GCC-British relations

At the invitation of the French Senate, TRENDS Research & Advisory, in collaboration with the Senate, will organize a panel discussion – Coexistence, Brotherhood’s Separatism: Crossed Perspectives – on December 9, 2024, at the historic Monory Hall in the Luxembourg Palace, Paris. The event will feature a select group of researchers and experts from TRENDS and France.

TRENDS will move from Paris to London where it will organize a symposium on December 11 at the British Parliament, under the title “Enhancing Prospects for Gulf-British Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges”.

The panel in Paris, which will be held with the participation of Aletihad News Center, will address several themes, including separatism and physical radicalization sites and how to combat separatism. It will also highlight the epistemological struggle against the Muslim Brotherhood, tolerance, and coexistence and cite the example of the Alsace-Moselle Concordat and the Muslim Brotherhood’s influence at universities. The participants will also explore several insights and proposals to confront the threat of Brotherhood separatism and safeguard the values of coexistence.

The danger posed by extremism to values of peaceful coexistence has become a pressing concern for policymakers and thinkers worldwide. As part of its new research tour in France, TRENDS Research & Advisory holds this dialogue session with the Arab World Institute in Paris to explore prospects for cooperation to strengthen cultural and academic partnerships. It will also discuss future initiatives, including the organization of joint events, research projects, and cultural exchange programs that contribute to the empowerment of young researchers and the promotion of cultural diplomacy.

A symposium at the British Parliament

TRENDS Research and Advisory will organize a symposium on December 11 at British Parliament in London, under the title: “Enhancing Prospects for Gulf-British Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges”. The symposium will address several key topics, including: strengthening Gulf-British cooperation; UAE’s successful model in politics, economy, culture, promoting tolerance, and combating extremism; the Abraham Accords as a model for peace and stability in the Middle East; exploring ways to strengthen Gulf-British economic and cultural cooperation; and combating extremist movements, such as the Muslim Brotherhood and discussing efforts for its inclusion on global terrorism lists.

On the same day, TRENDS will have a panel discussion held at the House of Lords in the British Parliament, organized by the Global Arab Network.

global vision

Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, stated that the new round of dialogue and the symposium at the French Senate and the British Parliament is part of TRENDS’ global vision and its efforts to be a knowledge bridge.

He added that as TRENDS approaches the conclusion of its activities for 2024, it views international cooperation and partnerships with think tanks as a path to knowledge and shaping the future.

Dr. Al Ali expressed his pleasure in collaborating with the French Senate to organize this important panel discussion. He emphasized that combating extremist ideologies and addressing destructive worldviews is a collective global effort. Dialogue between research institutions and international communities aims to deepen the understanding of the challenges posed by separatist thought and highlight the importance of peaceful coexistence as a foundation for stability and prosperity. He further pointed out that the London symposium at the British Parliament and the panel discussion to be held in collaboration with the Global Arab Network represent a new phase in TRENDS’ endeavors.

Dr. Al-Ali stressed that TRENDS’s role goes beyond providing analytical studies and insightful perspectives; it extends to building bridges of cooperation between cultures and formulating effective policies that promote moderation and dialogue. “In this regard, we believe that deep, fact-based scientific discussion is the best way to confront intellectual challenges,” Dr. Al-Ali said.

A Shared Vision

Dr. Hamad Al-Kaabi, CEO of the Aletihad News Center, said: “We, at the Aletihad News Center, are delighted to be a media partner for TRENDS Research and Advisory during this important European tour, which reflects the deep vision shared by the two institutions.”

Dr. Al-Kaabi explained that countering extremist thought and promoting values of coexistence are among the most pressing issues that require unified international efforts. He expressed pride in participating in the intellectual dialogue at the French Senate, which addresses such an important topic. He highlighted that the organization of the Paris symposium and the panel discussions in London emphasizes the importance of scientific dialogue and cultural diplomacy in tackling the challenges of our time.

Dr. Al-Kaabi added that the partnership between the Aletihad News Center and TRENDS encapsulates their shared goal of advancing knowledge-based media and shedding light on constructive intellectual initiatives that contribute to the stability and prosperity of societies. He expressed confidence that these efforts will help produce future visions capable of countering destructive ideologies, promoting values of moderation and peace, and strengthening international relations and cooperation.