TRENDS Establishes Virtual Office In Rome To Foster Academic And Research Collaboration

TRENDS Research & Advisory has inaugurated a virtual office in Rome, Italy, as part of its European research tour. This initiative aims to foster collaboration with Italian academic bodies and think tanks. The goal is to create strategic partnerships that enhance knowledge exchange among academics, researchers, and experts across various scientific disciplines.

The virtual office in Italy marks a new phase of academic cooperation with Italian institutions. It aims to contribute scholarly work that supports positive developments in the Middle East and Europe. Additionally, it will launch initiatives promoting peace, coexistence, and tolerance through education and knowledge sharing.

The opening ceremony was attended by Abdullah Ali Al Sabousi, UAE Ambassador to Italy, Monsignor Yoannis Lahzi Gaid from the Vatican, Professor Wasim Salman of the Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies, along with other intellectuals and researchers. This event underscores the importance of international cooperation in academic pursuits.

During the launch, a discussion session was held with Abdullah Ali Al Sabousi via the virtual office. The session underscored the critical role of think tanks in facilitating communication and promoting intellectual dialogue among nations. Experts highlighted efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence globally.

Al Sabousi stated, "The opening of the TRENDS virtual office in Rome will strengthen scientific ties with think tanks, research institutes, and centres, and it will also advance cultural and research cooperation." He stressed that this office is vital for enhancing intellectual collaboration between the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.

He praised TRENDS for its effective efforts in promoting intellectual dialogue. The establishment of this virtual office is expected to boost relations with Italian think tanks and facilitate knowledge exchange between nations.

Engaging Global Think Tanks

Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, highlighted the centre's commitment to fostering logical thinking and supporting scientific research to tackle global challenges. By launching offices worldwide, including Rome, TRENDS aims to engage with leading global think tanks through intellectual meetings and discussions.

The CEO noted that confronting extremist ideas requires enlightened thinking. Through external offices and research projects, TRENDS promotes dialogue and evidence-based scientific thinking as effective means to counter hate speech.

Addressing Global Challenges

The centre enhances international cooperation through research tours across continents. The current tour in Rome seeks to learn from experiences that help formulate effective policies for common challenges. It also aims to build sustainable knowledge partnerships that benefit humanity and contribute to a stable future.

With inputs from WAM