GETS2025: TRENDS calls for global collaboration to achieve inclusive digital justice
7 May 2025 11:03
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)As a knowledge partner, TRENDS Research & Advisory played a central role in the inaugural edition of the Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit (GETS) 2025, held on May 5-6 at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi. The summit brought together over 500 participants, including senior officials, decision-makers, and experts from across the region and worldwide.TRENDS' participation reflected its knowledge partnership with the summit, which was organised by the Advanced Technology Research Council in strategic collaboration with the Public Prosecution of the UAE. The event aimed to strengthen international cooperation in the governance of emerging technologies, with a focus on AI, quantum computing, blockchain, and bioengineering.
Call for Collaboration On the second day of the summit, Dr. Mohammed Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, delivered a keynote address titled "Global Call for Collaboration in Governing Emerging Technologies." In his address, he emphasized the importance of developing proactive and balanced legislative frameworks that keep pace with rapid technological transformation, contribute to achieving digital justice, and safeguard human rights in the age of AI.Dr. Al-Ali stated: "We are facing an undeniable truth; technology cannot evolve in isolation from justice, and justice cannot fulfil its role unless it keeps up with the depth of digital transformation."He called for building bridges of cooperation between ministries of justice, public prosecutions, police authorities, and think tanks worldwide to develop sound governance systems based on transparency, adaptability, and legal innovation.Dr. Al-Ali also stressed the need to empower judicial personnel and enhance their understanding of digital tools and AI, noting that "judicial imagination must match the imagination of the programmer, and justice must lead algorithms, not follow them."He affirmed that the UAE, with its visionary and proactive leadership, is the ideal platform to launch this global call, praising the country's position as a global hub for innovation and a key contributor to shaping the future of digital governance.
Post-Quantum Computing EraTRENDS also participated in a keynote panel at the summit titled "Cybersecurity and Governance in the Post-Quantum Era," moderated by researcher Elyazia Al-Hosani, Deputy Head of the Media Sector at TRENDS. The session featured Janne Hirvimies, CTO of QuantumGate, and offered an in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities that quantum computing presents for cybersecurity. It explored the latest regulatory frameworks, including NIST standards, and strategies for preparing businesses for the shift beyond traditional encryption methods. The session also highlighted the vital role of research institutions and think tanks in anticipating future digital risks and providing actionable recommendations for legislative and executive bodies. This ensures a balance between rapid innovation, the protection of privacy and national security.
High-level Meetings TRENDS attracted significant interest from participants and attendees at the summit, who explored the centre's diverse publications.On the sidelines of the summit, a delegation from TRENDS Research & Advisory, led by CEO Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, held a series of high-level meetings. The delegation met with H.E. Counselor Dr. Hamad Saif Al-Shamsi, UAE Attorney General, and presented him with one of TRENDS' latest publications, "The Era of Pearls: From Poverty to Prosperity". TRENDS researchers also met with H.E. Dr. Issa bin Saad Al-Jafali Al-Nuaimi, Attorney General of Qatar, and Counselor Mohamed Shawky, Attorney General of the Arab Republic of Egypt, to discuss the role of research in advancing judicial systems. Both officials received copies of TRENDS' latest publications. In addition, TRENDS held discussions with H.E. Nasr bin Khamis Al-Sawai, Attorney General of Oman, on the importance of research and AI in the judicial field and presented him with the centre's most recent publications.
Cooperation with Expert Hub On the sidelines of the summit, TRENDS Research & Advisory signed a cooperation agreement with Expert Hub Holding (EXHUB), marking a step toward strengthening joint efforts through innovative solutions that accelerate institutional development.
The agreement aims to expand partnership areas in research, training, and entrepreneurship, contributing to accelerated business growth aligned with global best practices in governance and management.
Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
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