TRENDS Group is coordinating with the Ministry of Justice to direct the scientific content of the congress which runs through October 1 under a theme focused on accelerating crime prevention and the rule of law in the digital age. The research organization is also hosting a knowledge pavilion within the exhibition that accompanies the high-level gathering. Emirates News Agency data places the total participation at more than 3000 delegates from 97 countries including over 32 ministers of justice.
The congress hosted by the UAE for the first time aligns with broader United Nations efforts to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through strengthened criminal justice frameworks a UNODC overview of the event showed. TRENDS Group is contributing its research expertise to enrich specialized sessions on emerging challenges such as technological transformations in crime prevention. This platform allows the organization to engage directly with international experts and policymakers shaping global strategies.
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al Ali chairman of the board of directors of TRENDS Group said that the Group’s participation reflects its commitment to contributing to international dialogue through research and knowledge and to applying research and scientific foresight to address issues related to crime prevention and justice amid rapid technological transformations. He noted that the participation provides TRENDS with an opportunity to enrich the Congress’s specialised content and draw on its research expertise. The chairman’s comments underscore the think tank’s role in fostering evidence-based discussions at the forum.
A dedicated knowledge pavilion operated by TRENDS Group displays selected publications research studies and initiatives developed across its areas of focus. The exhibit further highlights the work of the organization’s five companies to international attendees. Rawdha Al-Marzouqi director of exhibitions and distribution at TRENDS Group said the pavilion serves as a platform to introduce the Group’s research and knowledge output and publications to participants experts and researchers from around the world while opening channels of communication with academic research and international institutions.
Preparatory documents from the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice outlined the congress as a key venue for member states to adopt a single declaration guiding international action over the next five years. The framework addresses protection of people and the planet through collaborative measures on justice and sustainable development goals. TRENDS Group’s leadership of the scientific content team positions it to influence these outcomes with targeted research insights.
The event includes high-level addresses workshops and side meetings that bring together judges prosecutors academics and civil society representatives to examine evolving threats. Participation by TRENDS Group extends to presenting its initiatives that apply foresight to justice sector innovations. Such contributions according to the Emirates News Agency support the congress in building partnerships that extend beyond the gathering itself.
