emirates7 - TRENDS Research & Advisory hosted a high-level panel discussion featuring Counselor Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek, President of the Egyptian Senate, along with several Senate leaders and committee undersecretaries.
The session underscored the crucial role of research in shaping legislation, the contributions of think tanks in combating extremist ideologies, and the significance of AI research in forecasting and influencing the future to drive knowledge-based progress.
Held at the Egyptian Senate headquarters in Cairo, this discussion was part of TRENDS' research initiatives during its fourth participation in the Cairo International Book Fair. The event gathered senators, sector heads, experts, and senior officials from TRENDS.
Counselor Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek welcomed the TRENDS delegation and praised the center’s intellectual contributions, particularly in AI and advanced technology. He emphasized that AI is fundamental to future development and that think tanks and research institutions play a key role in harnessing its potential, fostering innovation, and accelerating technological progress.
He highlighted that research institutions serve not only as hubs for knowledge production but also as strategic platforms for foresight and policy formulation, contributing to societal advancement and sustainable development. Through rigorous research and in-depth analysis, these institutions can identify both the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, working to maximize its benefits for society.
The Senate President stressed that strengthening collaboration between research entities and legislative institutions is essential for creating an integrated system that fosters innovation and speeds up digital transformation. He welcomed further cooperation between the Egyptian Senate and TRENDS across various research and scientific fields.
Dr. Mohamed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, reaffirmed TRENDS' commitment to leading research institutions in advancing scientific inquiry and purposeful knowledge. He noted that, in an era of rapid technological evolution, AI has become a transformative tool reshaping reality and expanding research possibilities.
He underscored that AI is not merely a technological innovation but a vital knowledge asset that contributes to sustainable development, intellectual security, and the creation of knowledge-based societies—objectives that TRENDS actively pursues through its integration of AI into scientific research and knowledge initiatives.
Dr. Sama Suleiman, Undersecretary of the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Egyptian Senate, reiterated the Senate’s commitment to collaboration with think tanks and research institutions. She highlighted that such partnerships offer valuable studies, research, and expert consultations that support decision-making and serve as a foundation for effective public policy.
Following the discussion, Dr. Al-Ali presented Counselor Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek with the TRENDS Research Medal, recognizing his contributions to scientific research and his extensive expertise in legislative and legal affairs.
The session underscored the crucial role of research in shaping legislation, the contributions of think tanks in combating extremist ideologies, and the significance of AI research in forecasting and influencing the future to drive knowledge-based progress.
Held at the Egyptian Senate headquarters in Cairo, this discussion was part of TRENDS' research initiatives during its fourth participation in the Cairo International Book Fair. The event gathered senators, sector heads, experts, and senior officials from TRENDS.
Counselor Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek welcomed the TRENDS delegation and praised the center’s intellectual contributions, particularly in AI and advanced technology. He emphasized that AI is fundamental to future development and that think tanks and research institutions play a key role in harnessing its potential, fostering innovation, and accelerating technological progress.
He highlighted that research institutions serve not only as hubs for knowledge production but also as strategic platforms for foresight and policy formulation, contributing to societal advancement and sustainable development. Through rigorous research and in-depth analysis, these institutions can identify both the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, working to maximize its benefits for society.
The Senate President stressed that strengthening collaboration between research entities and legislative institutions is essential for creating an integrated system that fosters innovation and speeds up digital transformation. He welcomed further cooperation between the Egyptian Senate and TRENDS across various research and scientific fields.
Dr. Mohamed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, reaffirmed TRENDS' commitment to leading research institutions in advancing scientific inquiry and purposeful knowledge. He noted that, in an era of rapid technological evolution, AI has become a transformative tool reshaping reality and expanding research possibilities.
He underscored that AI is not merely a technological innovation but a vital knowledge asset that contributes to sustainable development, intellectual security, and the creation of knowledge-based societies—objectives that TRENDS actively pursues through its integration of AI into scientific research and knowledge initiatives.
Dr. Sama Suleiman, Undersecretary of the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Egyptian Senate, reiterated the Senate’s commitment to collaboration with think tanks and research institutions. She highlighted that such partnerships offer valuable studies, research, and expert consultations that support decision-making and serve as a foundation for effective public policy.
Following the discussion, Dr. Al-Ali presented Counselor Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek with the TRENDS Research Medal, recognizing his contributions to scientific research and his extensive expertise in legislative and legal affairs.