Abu dhabi: TRENDS Research and Advisory has won the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council's Nafis Award in its third edition (2024-2025) under the Supervisory Positions category. The award recognises TRENDS' efforts in youth empowerment, its achievements in attracting and qualifying national talent, and its success in creating a stimulating work environment that contributes to developing qualified future leaders capable of keeping pace with global developments.
According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Mohamed Abdullah Al Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research and Advisory, stated that winning the Nafis Award reflects the centre's success in implementing institutional practices for empowering youth as key drivers of the future. He mentioned that the award motivates the centre to continue strengthening and advancing the role of young professionals within its operations.
Dr. Al Ali also praised the Nafis programme for its role in encouraging institutions to invest in youth and enhance their participation across various sectors. He highlighted TRENDS' strategic partnership with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, which has supported the centre's efforts to attract and develop national competencies.
He further emphasised TRENDS' commitment to investing in youth as a cornerstone of its institutional framework, focusing on qualifying and empowering national talent to meet future requirements and strengthen their roles in research, management, and decision-making.
Nasser Mohamed Al Ali, Head of the Administrative and Media Affairs Sector at TRENDS, noted that this achievement results from continuous institutional efforts to build national capabilities. He reiterated the centre's commitment to providing an attractive and supportive work environment that fosters excellence, creativity, and innovation, while offering Emirati talent opportunities for professional and leadership development.
He added that the award serves as an incentive to further attract Emirati talent, supporting the centre's vision and future strategy to build a globally recognised research ecosystem driven by qualified national expertise.