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.