The Banking Executive Magazine - January 2025

the BANKING EXECUTIVE 42 ISSUE 193 JANUARY 2025 FinTech and AI Chornicle TRENDS Research & Advisory held a high-level panel discussion with Counselor Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek, President of the Egyptian Sen- ate, along with several Senate leaders and committee undersecretaries. The discussion highlighted the vital role of research in supporting legis- lation, the contributions of think tanks in countering extremist narra- tives, and the importance of AI re- search in anticipating and shaping the future for knowledge-driven progress. Held at the Egyptian Senate head- quarters in Cairo, the session was part of TRENDS' research activities during its fourth participation in the Cairo International Book Fair. The gathering brought together senators, sector heads, experts, and depart- ment directors from TRENDS. Counselor Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek welcomed TRENDS delega- tion and commended the centre’s in- tellectual and research efforts, particularly in AI and advanced tech- nology. He stressed that AI technologies are a cornerstone in shaping the future, with think tanks and research institu- tions playing a key role in maximis- ing their benefits, fostering innovation, and driving technologi- cal advancement. He noted that research institutions are not just centres for knowledge production but strategic platforms for foresight and policy development, helping to advance societies and achieve sustainable development. Through rigorous scientific research EGYPTIAN SENATE HIGHLIGHT ROLE OF AI IN SHAPING FUTURE