emirates7 - TRENDS Research & Advisory began its research tour in Belgium with a discussion session involving the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Royal Institute for International Relations (Egmont).
The meeting centered on exploring potential cooperation and strategic partnerships between TRENDS and Belgian think tanks, universities, and academic institutions. The goal is to exchange knowledge and expertise, as well as collaborate on organizing joint research and scientific events.
The discussion emphasized opportunities for establishing long-term collaboration between Belgian research bodies and TRENDS through joint studies and academic exchanges. It also covered Belgium’s strategic interests in the Gulf region and examined how TRENDS’ regional and global expertise could support policymaking, enhance mutual understanding, and promote diplomatic initiatives.
The overall objective is to activate platforms for meaningful dialogue between experts and academics from both the European Union and the Gulf region.
The session, held at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, explored ways to strengthen strategic cooperation between TRENDS and Belgian think tanks in the fields of research and academia.
Key participants included Valerie Cuvelier, Advisor for Gulf Countries at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Pol De Witte, Director General of the Egmont Institute; and a group of experts and researchers from TRENDS.
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS, reaffirmed the center’s dedication to expanding its international presence through strong strategic partnerships.
He highlighted that the participants agreed on the importance of effective collaboration between research institutions and think tanks in the Middle East and North Africa and their European and Belgian counterparts.
Dr. Al-Ali explained that the aim is to encourage constructive dialogue and bridge differing viewpoints on regional and global issues by conducting research and studies that analyze and anticipate future developments.
Valerie Cuvelier stressed that Belgian academic and research institutions highly value fostering productive cooperation with leading think tanks worldwide. She identified TRENDS as a key player in building communication bridges between societies and facilitating dialogue among policymakers, experts, and researchers on urgent global challenges.
Cuvelier also noted many promising collaboration opportunities between Belgian institutions and TRENDS, particularly through joint research projects in areas such as advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, economics, and sustainable development—priority fields for both the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Pol De Witte remarked that the Royal Institute for International Relations (Egmont) aims to enhance Europe’s understanding of the Gulf’s economic and developmental trends. He emphasized that partnership with TRENDS promotes mutual understanding and alignment of perspectives.
The meeting centered on exploring potential cooperation and strategic partnerships between TRENDS and Belgian think tanks, universities, and academic institutions. The goal is to exchange knowledge and expertise, as well as collaborate on organizing joint research and scientific events.
The discussion emphasized opportunities for establishing long-term collaboration between Belgian research bodies and TRENDS through joint studies and academic exchanges. It also covered Belgium’s strategic interests in the Gulf region and examined how TRENDS’ regional and global expertise could support policymaking, enhance mutual understanding, and promote diplomatic initiatives.
The overall objective is to activate platforms for meaningful dialogue between experts and academics from both the European Union and the Gulf region.
The session, held at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, explored ways to strengthen strategic cooperation between TRENDS and Belgian think tanks in the fields of research and academia.
Key participants included Valerie Cuvelier, Advisor for Gulf Countries at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Pol De Witte, Director General of the Egmont Institute; and a group of experts and researchers from TRENDS.
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS, reaffirmed the center’s dedication to expanding its international presence through strong strategic partnerships.
He highlighted that the participants agreed on the importance of effective collaboration between research institutions and think tanks in the Middle East and North Africa and their European and Belgian counterparts.
Dr. Al-Ali explained that the aim is to encourage constructive dialogue and bridge differing viewpoints on regional and global issues by conducting research and studies that analyze and anticipate future developments.
Valerie Cuvelier stressed that Belgian academic and research institutions highly value fostering productive cooperation with leading think tanks worldwide. She identified TRENDS as a key player in building communication bridges between societies and facilitating dialogue among policymakers, experts, and researchers on urgent global challenges.
Cuvelier also noted many promising collaboration opportunities between Belgian institutions and TRENDS, particularly through joint research projects in areas such as advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, economics, and sustainable development—priority fields for both the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Pol De Witte remarked that the Royal Institute for International Relations (Egmont) aims to enhance Europe’s understanding of the Gulf’s economic and developmental trends. He emphasized that partnership with TRENDS promotes mutual understanding and alignment of perspectives.