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Al Etihad
03-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
ADIBF2025: TRENDS honours future researchers, launches new insights to enrich knowledge
3 May 2025 14:23 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)TRENDS Research & Advisory pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025 (ADIBF) witnessed intensive visits from officials, thinkers, and academics, who learned about the centre's publications and its various departments. On the seventh day of ADIBF 2025, the centre's pavilion continued its dynamic presence and activities, through its AI-enhanced pavilion in Hall 10, which bridges the past and the future and showcases around 350 research publications that span various fields of knowledge, offering analysis, insight, and global foresight. Future Researcher Awards The pavilion of TRENDS Research & Advisory, the Platinum Sponsor of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025, hosted a special ceremony to honour the winners of the Future Researcher Awards. The competition was held under the theme "Empowering Young Minds to Lead Through Research" and targeted students from grades 1 to 12 with the aim of encouraging scientific inquiry, nurturing curiosity, and promoting youth contributions to a better students participated in the competition, presenting innovative research projects across various fields. A specialised jury evaluated the submissions based on rigorous criteria, and the winners were announced and honoured in a joyful ceremony held at the TRENDS pavilion. Training Programme Graduation TRENDS Research & Advisory also celebrated the graduation of a new cohort from the research training programme organised by the TRENDS International Training Institute. The graduates received certificates of appreciation for successfully completing the program, which aims to develop scientific research skills among youth and emerging researchers. Money for Terrorism TRENDS' pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair also witnessed the signing of two new publications. The first is "Money for Terrorism" by Senator Nathalie Goulet, a member of the French Senate and Vice Chairperson of the Law Committee. This updated and expanded edition offers an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the various methods terrorist networks use to finance their explains that terrorist financing goes beyond illicit activities to include seemingly legal ones such as real estate purchases, online fundraising, financial investments, and even the acquisition of artworks. She stresses the urgent need to rigorously combat fraud, tax evasion, and money laundering in order to address this evolving and complex book serves as a key reference for understanding the mechanisms of terrorist financing and how to combat them effectively, especially given the growing sophistication of funding methods. It is worth noting that Nathalie Goulet was one of the first to warn of the dangers of jihadist financing; she called for a Senate inquiry committee on the issue six months before the Charlie Hebdo attacks and went on to co-chair it. Emirati Experience The second book is "The Emirati Experience: Roots and Development" by H.E. Ali Abdullah Mohammed Al-Ahmad, Assistant Undersecretary for Policy and Defense Communications at the Ministry of Defense (MoD). The book explores the key milestones of the UAE's journey across various fields. It offers a journey that begins with the founding of the state in 1971 and the adoption of the federal system, tracing the strategic challenge of the post-oil era, and culminating in the country's remarkable achievements in human development and its unique model of balancing heritage and modernity. The book further examines the soft power tools the UAE has developed, including most notably diplomacy, which enabled the country to play an influential regional and international role and position itself as a key global player. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Yemen Online
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yemen Online
Nathalie Goulet Signs 'Terrorism Money' in Abu Dhabi, as TRENDS Highlights the Importance of Exposing Extremist Funding Networks
Abu Dhabi – As part of the activities at the 2025 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, French Senator Nathalie Goulet signed her latest book, Terrorism Money, a comprehensive and well-documented reference that investigates and analyzes the financial mechanisms used by extremist groups—particularly the exploitation of the halal trade sector by political Islamist movements in France and Europe to fund radical and terrorist activities. The book, published in French ,English and Arabic was launched in collaboration with the TRENDS Research & Advisory Center, which hosted the signing event at its pavilion during the fair. The event was attended by researchers and experts in security and counter-extremism. In an exclusive statement, Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS, emphasized the value of such works: 'At TRENDS, we believe in the importance of shedding light on the financial dimensions of terrorism. Publications like this provide essential knowledge tools to understand and counter the sources of threat. Our support for this work aligns with our commitment to raising awareness and delivering rigorous research content that enhances regional and international counterterrorism efforts.' This initiative reflects the UAE's ongoing commitment to transparency and the fight against terrorism financing, especially in the context of its National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Strategy 2024–2027. The strategy aims to strengthen the country's legislative and institutional framework to address emerging challenges in this field. Senator Nathalie Goulet is known as one of France's most vocal figures in confronting extremism. She has handled sensitive national security and terrorism-related portfolios in the French Senate, giving her latest book a critical analytical and political weight within the broader European discourse on extremist financing.
Al Etihad
16-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
TRENDS hosts conference in France on fight against terrorism in AI era
16 Apr 2025 14:34 ABU DHABI (WAM)At a conference organised in France by TRENDS Research & Advisory, experts, academics, specialists, and religious figures called for strengthening cybersecurity defences and deploying artificial intelligence-supported countermeasures to combat terrorism and extremism in the digital emphasised the need to develop advanced tools to detect, disable, and dismantle the digital networks of terrorist groups and extremist movements that exploit AI to spread ideologies and destructive participants also underlined the importance of imposing stricter regulations on technology companies, compelling them to expose those exploiting their platforms to incite sedition, extremism, and experts advocated for banning affiliated organisations from operating worldwide, while developing techniques to detect disinformation campaigns and narrative warfare. Additionally, they called for AI governance and increased pressure on major platforms to limit the spread of misleading insights were shared at 'The Fight Against Terrorism in the Era of Artificial Intelligence' conference, organised by TRENDS Research & Advisory at the Luxembourg Palace, the seat of the French Senate, in collaboration with Senator Nathalie Goulet. The event marked the conclusion of TRENDS' four-day global research tour in France, which also included discussions with the French Minister of Interior on cooperation in countering extremism and Nathalie Goulet, a member of the French Senate for the Orne department, moderated the also concluded its second participation in the 2025 Paris International Book Fair. Its pavilion in the Salle d'Honneur attracted officials, diplomats, experts and academics. Visitors explored TRENDS' latest publications, notably newly signed research translated into French, praising the centre's cultural and knowledge contributions and its role in fostering global cultural bridges and analysing the future of extremist movements and terrorist organisations.
Yemen Online
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Yemen Online
International Conference at the French Senate Addresses Counter-Terrorism in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Paris – On Monday morning, a high-level international conference titled 'Counter-Terrorism in the Age of Artificial Intelligence' was held at the French Senate in Paris. The event was jointly organized by French Senator Nathalie Goulet and the TRENDS Research & Advisory Center based in Abu Dhabi. The conference shed light on the growing challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI) in combating terrorism and violent extremism. Participants discussed how AI technologies can be utilized to enhance security and stability both locally and globally, while also exploring international experiences and the latest innovations in the field. The event featured a distinguished lineup of international speakers and experts, including: • H.E. Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the Government of the United Arab Emirates • Imam Mohammad Tawhidi, known as the 'Imam of Peace' •Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory • Dr. Jean-Marc Rickli, Global Risk Expert at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), Switzerland • Mr. Priyank Mathur, Founder and CEO of Mythos Labs, United States • Mr. Serge Stroobants, Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East and North Africa at the Institute for Economics and Peace, Belgium • Alongside a number of researchers and experts from TRENDS The conference brought together ambassadors, policymakers, security officials, AI specialists, and counter-extremism experts under one roof, aiming to develop shared strategies to confront evolving terrorist threats in the digital age. Among the conference's highlights was a thought-provoking address by Dr. Wael Saleh, advisor at TRENDS, who explored in depth the challenges associated with applying AI tools to counter-terrorism, particularly in countries lacking digital infrastructure or those considered technologically underdeveloped. The conference concluded with a pressing and still unanswered question: How can artificial intelligence be effectively deployed to fight terrorism in countries that lack the fundamental technological infrastructure? This question is expected to serve as a catalyst for future discussions and research in upcoming forums.
Al Etihad
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
TRENDS signs, launches new publications at Paris International Book Fair
Abu Dhabi (Aletihad) As part of the program of events during its research tour in the French capital Paris, the pavilion of TRENDS Research & Advisory at the Paris International Book Fair witnessed the signing and launch of new publications in both French and English. These included the French edition of the book 'Applying Training and Simulation Models in Cybersecurity', the English edition of 'Money for Terrorism', and the study 'The Paradigm of 'Integral Islam' in Prescriptive Religious Discourse', published in French. Additionally, the TRENDS Youth Council held a discussion session entitled 'The Youth: A Bridge for Intercultural Communication' in the Salle d'Honneur at the Paris International Book Fair, with the participation of a group of young Emirati students studying at French universities, where they presented their roles in enhancing cultural dialogue between peoples and societies. In a related context, the TRENDS delegation, alongside the UAE Cyber Security Council, participated in the 48th edition of the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris 2025, as part of affirming the importance of sports as a means to strengthen community and human bonds and foster constructive interaction with global initiatives. Training and Simulation Models On the sidelines of the center's second participation in the Paris International Book Fair, H.E. Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council, signed the French edition of his book 'Applying Training and Simulation Models in Cybersecurity', published by TRENDS, in the presence of Dr. Jack Lang, President of the Arab World Institute in Paris, and Senator Nathalie Goulet, alongside a wide range of academics, experts, and media professionals. In his book, Dr. Al Kuwaiti highlights the role of training and simulation in enhancing cybersecurity and presents pioneering models from countries such as the United States of America, Estonia, and the United Arab Emirates. He explains that the UAE has become a global leader and exemplary model in the field of cybersecurity, according to the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index — a comprehensive measure issued by the International Telecommunication Union assessing cybersecurity maturity in 194 countries worldwide. Money for Terrorism For her part, Senator Nathalie Goulet, member of the French Senate for the Orne department, signed the English edition of her book 'Money for Terrorism', published by TRENDS. The book was first published in 2022 and reviews the means and tools through which terrorists finance their operations. The new 2025 edition takes into account recent regional and international events and conflicts, further enhancing the analyses and forecasts presented in its chapters. Senator Goulet stated that the book's chapters examine how the Muslim Brotherhood and the far-right extremist movement fund their activities. It also includes a chapter focusing on 'illicit funds', which represent loopholes in the global financial system. She added that the book also addresses other sources of terrorism financing, including animal trafficking, arms trade, cash fundraising networks, narcotics, electronic money transfers, money laundering, online donations, hacking, organized extortion, and others. The Paradigm of Integral Islam Meanwhile, Professor Dominique Avon, Professor of History at the École Pratique des Hautes Études at the Paris Sciences et Lettres University (PSL), launched his study 'The Paradigm of 'Integral Islam' in Prescriptive Religious Discourse', published by TRENDS in French. In it, he highlights that no society in history has ever lived under a governance system entirely subject to religious laws alone. These rules have always been blended with pre-existing traditional practices and influenced by external elements through processes of civilizational exchange. Avon points out that this historical fact is well known but has not received theoretical framing in the Ottoman, Persian, and Mughal empires, which ruled vast populations during the 18th century. Nevertheless, the ruling elites in these empires remained convinced that they governed according to the correct Islamic methodology. Youth and Enhancing Cultural Dialogue In a related vein, the TRENDS Youth Council organized a discussion session entitled 'The Youth: A Bridge for Intercultural Communication' in the Salle d'Honneur at the Paris International Book Fair. The participating young Emirati students studying medicine at French universities addressed their role in promoting cultural dialogue and developing mediation skills to resolve cultural conflicts and enhance understanding between communities and peoples. The participants affirmed that cultural, artistic, and community activities organized by youth play a significant role in breaking down barriers between different cultures. They explained that technology and social media platforms have become effective tools for fostering cultural rapprochement and opening constructive dialogues about cultural diversity. Additionally, student exchange programs between countries contribute to changing stereotypical images about other cultures among young people. Experiences of Studying and Living Abroad The participants also shared their experiences during their studies in the French Republic and the challenges they faced in terms of cultural differences and disparities in countries of residence. They spoke about the fears and anxieties they experienced upon arrival and how they used modern technology to facilitate their integration into French society. The young Emirati students studying in French universities addressed the ways they followed to confront personal and societal cultural biases during their interactions with diverse cultures, as well as the practical solutions they applied to overcome language gaps that hinder communication between youth from different cultural backgrounds. They confirmed that the fundamental means to address these biases and gaps are the values of tolerance, coexistence, and acceptance of others — values they were raised upon within the society of the United Arab Emirates. Paris Marathon As part of its current research tour in France and in response to an invitation from the organizing body, the TRENDS delegation, alongside the UAE Cyber security Council, participated in the 48th edition of the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris 2025. This participation reaffirmed the importance of sports as a means to strengthen social and human bonds and foster constructive interaction with global initiatives. TRENDS' participation in this sports event also affirmed the role of sports in enhancing cultural diplomacy, linking scientific research with societal reality, and direct interaction with global initiatives. The marathon route started from the Champs-Élysées in the heart of Paris and passed by Parisian landmarks, including Place de la Nation and overlooking the Eiffel Tower.
