TRENDS Partners with PISAI to Boost Peace and Academic Dialogue

In a significant move to strengthen academic and cultural collaboration, TRENDS Research & Advisory has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies (PISAI) in Rome. The partnership marks a new chapter in fostering knowledge exchange, research, and intercultural understanding.

The agreement aims to promote studies and initiatives across multiple fields, including research, opinion polling, training, consultancy, and development programs that emphasize peace, tolerance, and constructive dialogue. Both institutions will work closely to organise workshops, conferences, and joint research projects, encouraging a collaborative approach to contemporary social and intellectual challenges.

The memorandum was formalised in a ceremony attended by key dignitaries, including Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al Ali, CEO of TRENDS, and Professor Wasim Salman, President of PISAI, alongside UAE Ambassador to Italy Abdulla Ali Al Sibousi and Monsignor Dr. Yoannis Lahzi Gaid, representative of the Holy See to the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity. Experts and researchers from both organisations were also present, highlighting the wide scope of this collaboration.

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Through this agreement, TRENDS and PISAI will strengthen researcher exchanges and publish joint studies in Arabic and English. The initiative will leverage their academic platforms to share insights on regional and global issues, aiming to create a deeper understanding of societal and intellectual developments worldwide.

The partnership comes at a pivotal time, as global challenges demand innovative and balanced perspectives. By combining expertise in research, education, and policy analysis, the collaboration is set to contribute meaningfully to intercultural dialogue and the promotion of shared human values.