TRENDS Research and Advisory is making serious waves on the world stage, unleashing an intellectual expansion blitz that’s set to redefine knowledge diplomacy. By the end of 2025, the UAE-based think tank will proudly operate 25 global offices across continents, spreading ideas, insights, and innovation like wildfire. From the romantic alleys of Paris to the sun-soaked shores of Sydney and the historic avenues of Rome, TRENDS is laying the foundation for a planet-wide brain network.
But this isn’t just about planting flags—it’s about connecting minds. These international hubs will serve as bridges between cultures, allowing UAE-driven research to blend with global expertise. The aim? A robust exchange of ideas in policy, economics, science, and technology. With each new office, TRENDS is carving out a space where researchers, thought leaders, and institutions can collaborate, converse, and co-create solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.
This bold move reinforces the UAE’s commitment to becoming a leader not just in economic innovation or sustainability, but also in the arena of intellectual influence. TRENDS’ global footprint will enable it to tap into diverse viewpoints, enrich its policy recommendations, and serve as a dynamic channel for soft power. From climate change discussions in Europe to tech evolution in Asia-Pacific, TRENDS aims to be everywhere the future is being shaped.
Rome, Paris, and Sydney are just the beginning. Each office will be tailored to its host city’s strengths, with specialized research themes and partnerships with universities, think tanks, and government agencies. This multiplies the impact of every insight produced, allowing TRENDS to contribute meaningfully to global policy dialogues.
As the race to shape the knowledge economy heats up, the UAE is clearly not sitting on the sidelines. With TRENDS’ strategic expansion, it’s making a confident, brainy sprint forward—carrying the nation’s intellectual capital far beyond its borders. In this global game of ideas, the UAE isn’t just playing—it’s leading.
