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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with TRENDS Research & Advisory to support research and knowledge analysis efforts.
The agreement, finalised during the fourth edition of the Make it in the Emirates exhibition - which concluded on May 22 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) - also includes efforts to strengthen the UAE’s national strategies in the fields of industry, technology, and innovation.
The MoU was signed by Osama Amir Fadl, Assistant Undersecretary for the Industrial Accelerators Sector at MoIAT, and Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS.
The MoU provides for collaboration in joint research within the industrial and technological sectors, the exchange of research materials, support for policy development, and the organsiation of specialised workshops and seminars, thus enhancing the UAE’s position as a regional center for innovation and knowledge in the advanced industrial sector.
Osama Amir Fadl emphasised the importance of this partnership, noting that it aligns with the Ministry’s commitment to supporting industrial decision-making with reliable data and research analysis. He expressed the Ministry’s pride in signing this agreement with TRENDS, which has become a knowledge platform and one of the most prominent centers for future foresight in the region.
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali also emphasided that the MOU represents a model for collaboration between government agencies and think tanks.
He stated, "We are proud of this strategic step that enhances the efforts of TRENDS in supporting decision-makers with accurate scientific outcomes. We will work with the MoIAT to develop knowledge initiatives that help anticipate future developments in industry and enhance the competitiveness of the national economy."
