Davos: TRENDS Research and Advisory participated in an international panel discussion organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Coalition for Global Ethics and the International Committee on Countering Extremist and Hate Speech (ICCEHS), on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The session, From Agreements to Outcomes: The Abraham Accords and the Path to Peace and Prosperity, brought together an elite group of decision-makers, thought leaders, and representatives of international institutions.
According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research and Advisory, delivered a keynote speech highlighting the transformative dimensions of the Abraham Accords. He emphasised that they transcend mere political arrangements, constituting a new ethical and cultural framework for redefining the concept of peace in the Middle East and beyond. During the panel discussion hosted by Abraham House in Davos, Dr. Al-Ali highlighted the shift in peace trajectory brought by the Abraham Accords, moving from conflict management to building coexistence, and from formal state relations to human relations between peoples.
Dr. Al-Ali explained that historical experiences confirm that sustainable peace is not imposed solely by political decisions but is built from a grassroots societal level through cultural, educational, and economic interaction. He further noted that the Abrahamic dimension constitutes a comprehensive moral pillar grounded in mutual respect, human dignity, and the recognition of diversity as a source of strength.
Emphasising the real challenge, Dr. Al-Ali stated that translating political normalisation into tangible societal impact requires integrated policies that invest in education, media, and culture. These policies enable young people to engage in cross-border projects, exchange programs, and innovative initiatives that foster a long-term culture of peace.
The panel discussion viewed the Abraham Accords as a transformational framework promoting tolerance, intercultural dialogue, and long-term peace in the Middle East and beyond. The discussions focused on translating pathways of normalisation into tangible social impact and a sustainable culture of coexistence, moving beyond the phase of political signing.
Dr. Nidal Shuqair, Executive Director of ICCEHS, stressed that the Abraham Accords represent a historic turning point in the region. He stated, 'Peace is not a moment. but a journey. Prosperity is not a promise. but a responsibility.' He noted that the Abraham Accords open significant opportunities, and through investment in people, cooperation, and change, these agreements can evolve into a model to be emulated.
Dr. Shuqair announced the launch of the ICCEHS Abrahamic Coexistence Programme, describing it as 'an initiative grounded in innovation, responsibility, and human dignity, aimed at creating a genuine people-to-people movement that says yes to peace and transforms agreements into a tangible reality on the ground.'