TRENDS Research & Advisory has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Russia's Lobachevsky State University, aiming to foster collaboration in scientific, research, and knowledge fields, opening up new avenues for innovation, knowledge exchange, and expertise sharing.

The partnership includes developing joint academic, research, and training programmes, boosting innovation and technology, and collaborating on sustainable development and specialised academic and research advisory services.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS, and Dr. Alexander Bedny, Vice Rector for International Affairs and Networking at Lobachevsky State University, Russia.

This collaboration is part of the research initiatives of TRENDS' physical office recently inaugurated in Moscow.

Dr. Al-Ali stated that the agreement paves the way for developing joint academic and research programmes that address global issues such as climate change, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology. Additionally, it includes creating specialised training programmes with the TRENDS International Training Institute aimed at enhancing the creative and intellectual capabilities of young researchers.

The partnership also expands the scope of academic and research advisory services based on joint studies and research.

Dr. Bedny emphasised that this partnership with TRENDS represents an important opportunity to strengthen international academic and research ties, fostering the development of collaborative scientific solutions to global issues and crises.

Dr. Al-Ali presented the TRENDS Research Medal to Dr. Bedny for his valuable contributions and unwavering support for research and knowledge.