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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.
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.
