The events are scheduled for July 5–11 and feature three high-level international conferences, alongside the signing of MoUs with Italian research centers.
Leveraging its international presence through its overseas offices, TRENDS Global, an affiliate of TRENDS Group, is launching a strategic research dialogue in Rome. Scheduled from July 5-11, the program features three high-level international conferences and the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Italian research institutions. The move reinforces TRENDS’ commitment to expanding its global footprint and consolidating its position as an international platform for knowledge-based dialogue and insight generation.
The events will be hosted at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates to the Italian Republic, the Italian Chamber of Deputies, and the Italian Senate. Organized in cooperation with the Italian Milton Friedman Institute and the Italian AISES Foundation, the conferences will feature a distinguished group of officials, parliamentarians, academics, researchers, and experts from the UAE, Italy, and several European countries.
The program also includes six research visits to various think tanks and academic institutions, as well as the signing of two MoUs between TRENDS and both the Milton Friedman Institute and the AISES Foundation. These agreements aim to expand research and knowledge cooperation and develop joint projects in strategic studies, artificial intelligence, technology, and innovation.
This initiative, organized through TRENDS’ virtual office in Italy, supports its strategy to build impactful research partnerships, enhance international scientific cooperation, and forecast the geopolitical and technological shifts shaping the upcoming phase.
A Platform for Dialogue
The scientific program revolves around three core strategic pillars:
- Geopolitical balances in the Middle East.
- The repercussions of political-religious currents in European societies.
- The ethical and legislative dimensions associated with the evolution of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Awadh Al-Breiki, Senior Researcher and Director General of TRENDS Global, emphasized that this research activity in the Italian capital marks a significant milestone in TRENDS’ international intellectual partnerships. He noted that convening these events at the UAE Embassy and the Italian Parliament – both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate – reflects the growing status of think tanks in international dialogue and knowledge-based policymaking.
He added that these events reflect TRENDS’ belief in bridging cooperation between research and academic institutions. This contributes to forward-looking insights and practical solutions to regional and global challenges, while enhancing the role of academic research in serving development and stability.
TRENDS Stations in Rome
- The First Station: TRENDS Global is organizing an international symposium titled Crisis in the Middle East: UAE and Italian Perspectives. Hosted by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Rome in cooperation with the Italian Center for International Studies (CeSI), the symposium will discuss regional developments and their implications for international security and stability.
- The Second Station: The Salvadori Hall at the Italian Chamber of Deputies will host a strategic conference titled The Repercussions of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Presence in Europe, in partnership with the Milton Friedman Institute. The event will discuss the group’s political, social, and security impacts within the European environment, alongside the challenges of integration and citizenship. It will conclude with the signing of an MoU by both sides.
- The Third Station: The program will conclude with a high-level international conference at the Italian Senate (Giustiniani Palace – Zuccari Hall) titled Governance of Artificial Intelligence and Ethics of Emerging Technologies, in cooperation with the Italian AISES Foundation. The conference will discuss opportunities for cooperation between Europe and the Gulf states to develop balanced legislative frameworks for advanced technologies and will witness the signing of an MoU to launch joint research collaboration pathways.
This international program aligns with TRENDS Global’s strategy to expand global partnerships, enhance the presence of scientific research in international forums, and establish knowledge as a bridge for cooperation and dialogue, as well as an effective tool for forecasting the future.
