The Group’s participation in the Congress, organized by the Ministry of Justice, came as part of its role as Chair of the Congress’s Scientific Content Committee.
TRENDS Group strengthened its participation in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026, hosted by the United Arab Emirates at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) from September 26 to October 1, 2026, with broad international participation from officials, experts, researchers, and young people from around the world.
The Group’s participation in the Congress, organized by the Ministry of Justice, came as part of its role as Chair of the Congress’s Scientific Content Committee. The Group also participated in the accompanying exhibition with a booth showcasing its publications, specialized research and studies, and related knowledge and research initiatives, while supporting and empowering young people to help develop practical solutions to future challenges.
Dr. Mohammed Abdulla Al Ali, Chairman of TRENDS Group, emphasized that the Group’s participation in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice reflected its commitment to strengthening the role of knowledge and scientific research in supporting international efforts to develop more effective systems for crime prevention and upholding justice and the rule of law. He noted that rapid digital transformations present new challenges that require broader dialogue, including with young people, and that harnessing their ideas and potential is essential.
He said the TRENDS Youth Council’s participation in the Congress reflected the Group’s belief that young people are essential partners in shaping future solutions, not simply recipients of knowledge. He stressed the importance of providing platforms that enable them to engage with experts, specialists, and participants from around the world and gain the experience needed to address emerging issues in justice, security, and technology.
Youth Participation in “Youth Voices for Justice”
As part of this approach, the TRENDS Youth Council participated in the inaugural edition of the “Youth Voices for Justice” Youth Forum, which brought together participants from different backgrounds and countries to discuss challenges related to crime prevention and criminal justice, while highlighting the role of young people in developing innovative solutions and promoting participation in building safer and more just societies.
Representing TRENDS were researchers Abrar Al Ali, Najla Al Madfa, Hessa Al Nuaimi, and Amina Khalid.
TRENDS Group Pavilion Attracts Visitors at 15th UN Congress
On the first day, the TRENDS Group pavilion at the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026 attracted a number of senior officials, participants, and visitors, who explored the pavilion’s interactive design and its diverse research and knowledge output, as well as the areas of work and specialized services offered by the Group’s five companies in research, consulting, polling, training, monitoring, analysis, and other fields.
Among the pavilion’s prominent visitors was H.E. Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Federal Judicial Council, who learned about TRENDS Group’s role, development journey, and the areas of work of its five companies. He was also invited to attend the 6th Annual Conference on Sustainable Security, organized by TRENDS Global on October 12 at the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, with the participation of a number of prominent international figures and through TRENDS’ global offices.
The pavilion also welcomed H.E. Mubarak Ali Al Neyadi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, H.E. Hamed Al Zaabi, Secretary-General and Vice Chairman of the National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Proliferation, and H.E. Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior. They commended the Group’s strong knowledge presence at conferences and intellectual and cultural forums and explored the research output of TRENDS’ five companies and their participation in the Congress.
The pavilion also welcomed H.E. the Deputy Minister of Interior of the Republic of Belarus, while participants and visitors continued to show strong interest in the pavilion, exploring TRENDS’ publications, initiatives, and knowledge services, as well as the specialized products and services offered by its five companies.
The participation of TRENDS Group and its Youth Council in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice reflected the Group’s commitment to strengthening the presence of knowledge, scientific research, and young people at international events, connecting research-based thinking with interactive experiences, and creating new opportunities for young people to explore the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on the future of justice. This helped enrich international dialogue on ways to address emerging challenges in the digital age.
