Rio de janeiro: The Meeting of Muslim Religious Leaders of BRICS Countries honored TRENDS, represented by its CEO, Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, with the 'Personality of the Year 2025' award, in recognition of his scientific and research efforts in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. The award coincided with the 11th anniversary of the establishment of TRENDS Research and Advisory.

According to Emirates News Agency, the award was presented by Sheikh Ravil Gainutdin, Grand Mufti and Chairman of the Religious Board of Muslims of the Russian Federation. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Khalifa Mubarak Al Dhaheri, Chancellor of Mohammed bin Zayed University for Humanities, and Dr. Ali Hussein Al-Zoghbi, President of the Federation of Muslim Associations in Brazil (FAMBRAS).

The recognition took place on the sidelines of the VI International Conference 'Spiritual Silk Road: the Role of Moral Values in Bridging Nations and Continents', held in Rio de Janeiro, in which TRENDS is participating as a research partner.

The award highlighted Dr. Al-Ali's career and TRENDS' achievements in research and knowledge production over the past 11 years. It underscored the centre's pivotal role, together with its team, in consolidating rigorous scientific and academic approaches, fostering global intellectual dialogue, and promoting a culture of research both regionally and internationally.

Dr. Al-Ali expressed his pride in receiving this recognition, noting that the honor is a collective achievement for TRENDS' researchers, thinkers, and experts, who work tirelessly to enrich human knowledge through their rigorous research and scholarly output.

He emphasized that this award is not merely a personal accolade but a recognition of TRENDS' vision and mission in advancing enlightened thought and fostering the values of tolerance, peace, and coexistence.