TRENDS Research and Advisory opens South Africa office

TRENDS Research and Advisory has started the South African leg of its global African tour with the official opening of its physical office in Cape Town on Monday. This initiative is part of TRENDS' commitment to African issues and continues the international expansion of its offices to support its headquarters in Abu Dhabi with research, studies, and insights. Dr. Mohammed Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS, said, "TRENDS' important research tour in South Africa, in media partnership with Aletihad Centre, is part of our global efforts to promote constructive dialogue and research collaboration, aligning with our goals as a think tank." He explained that the Cape Town office serves as TRENDS' gateway to the resource-rich and opportunity-laden region of Sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Al-Ali emphasised that the new office will enhance knowledge exchange and foster new avenues of cooperation between think tanks in Africa and the Middle East. Dr. Hamad Al-Kaabi, CEO of Aletihad News Centre, noted that this milestone represents a significant step towards strengthening Arab research presence in Africa and expanding prospects for cooperation among various think tanks in the region. Representatives from think tanks in 11 Middle Eastern and African countries were in attendance. Source: Emirates News Agency