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TRENDS to hold France session on stopping Brotherhood funding in Europe, launch Paris virtual office

Al Etihad

8 hours ago

Business
Al Etihad

TRENDS to hold France session on stopping Brotherhood funding in Europe, launch Paris virtual office

28 June 2025 10:39 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)TRENDS Research & Advisory is continuing to expand its international presence by launching a new virtual office in Paris, the French capital. The office aims to serve as a platform for intellectual exchange between the Arab and Francophone launch of the office coincides with the second session of the international symposium, held in the form of a workshop, and titled 'Toward Concerted Efforts to Stop the Financing of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe: Challenges and Opportunities'. It will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025 in Salle Monory at the headquarters of the French Senator Nathalie Goulet and Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, will open the event. They will highlight the importance of Europe–Arab cooperation in addressing critical challenges related to the financing of extremist Wael Saleh, Political Islam Affairs Advisor and Director of TRENDS in Canada, and Senator Nathalie Goulet will moderate the workshop. It will address several topics, including the structure of financing networks, obstacles to halting financial flows, and a European road map for confronting the phenomenon.A panel of European and Arab experts and officials will participate in the session, including Laure Anas Renaud, representative of the French Financial Intelligence Unit; Dr. Khalifa Al Dhaheri, Director of the Mohammed bin Zayed University for the Humanities; Mr. Ali Faisal Ba'Alawi, Head of the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit and Representative of the Executive Office to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing; François Volpoet, Director of Chain Spy; Levi Vial, Director of the Centre for University Studies in France; Hamad Al Hosani, researcher and Head of the Political Islam Studies Section at TRENDS; as well as researchers Shamsa Al Qubaisi and Shaikha Al-Nuaimi.'The launch of our virtual office in Paris represents a pivotal strategic step toward strengthening intellectual and knowledge-based communication between the Arab world and the Francophone world,' Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, said.'We believe that this office will be a vital platform for exchanging ideas and visions on common global issues, especially those related to combating the financing of extremist groups,' he added, pointing out that this step comes in conjunction with holding the second session of our important international symposium on stopping the financing of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe. The move confirms TRENDS' commitment to strengthening cooperation in confronting security and intellectual challenges. Dr. Muhammad Al-Ali emphasised that through this new presence, TRENDS aims to monitor and analyse French knowledge and production, convey visions of the Arab world to this vital space, and contribute to formulating effective policies for a safer and more stable future. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi

FEDERAL-PROVINCIAL-TERRITORIAL MEETING OF THE MINISTERS' COUNCIL ON THE CANADIAN FRANCOPHONIE - The economy at the heart of the meeting of ministers responsible for the Canadian Francophonie

Cision Canada

20 hours ago

Business
Cision Canada

FEDERAL-PROVINCIAL-TERRITORIAL MEETING OF THE MINISTERS' COUNCIL ON THE CANADIAN FRANCOPHONIE - The economy at the heart of the meeting of ministers responsible for the Canadian Francophonie

YELLOWKNIFE, NT, June 27, 2025 /CNW/ - The Ministers' Council on the Canadian Francophonie (MCCF) held its annual meeting in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, June 26 and 27, 2025. The discussions focused on the Francophone economy. Under the theme Bringing our communities together by celebrating our languages, the Honourable Caitlin Cleveland and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault co-chaired this meeting of intergovernmental collaboration. The ministers reaffirmed the Francophonie's positive contribution to the Canadian economy and the importance of promoting its competitive advantage. To this end, they discussed potential ways of fostering business opportunities and promoting market development for Francophone businesses. These discussions were a continuation of the MCCF's Agora on the Francophone economy held in Halifax in August 2024. With regard to Francophone immigration, the ministers support the Culture d'entreprise [business culture] project, which aims at helping employers promote the retention of French-speaking employees from immigrant backgrounds, in the provinces and territories where French is a minority language. This project, led in collaboration with the Fédération culturelle canadienne-française (FCCF) and Culture pour tous, will be rolled out progressively over a three-year period, at the end of which a range of support tools will be available to all employers. The ministers also discussed the maintenance of language competence in French between finishing high school and entering the job market. This is seen as essential in meeting workforce needs in all sectors. They also reaffirmed the importance of communications in French during emergencies. The meeting was also an opportunity to unveil the digital strategy for the How Far Can French Take You? – Le français peut vous mener loin project. The initiative demonstrates, through a series of video clips, how the French language is a source of personal and professional growth. The video clips feature individuals whose rewarding careers are linked to their knowledge of French. Lastly, the ministers discussed the importance of supporting the discoverability of francophone content in the digital world and increasing the presence of French in the public sphere. The Government of Manitoba will co-chair the MCCF's next annual meeting, which will take place in Winnipeg in 2026. "It was an honour to welcome my colleagues to Yellowknife for this year's MCCF meeting. Linguistic and cultural diversity is a source of strength, pride, and prosperity for communities across the country — and especially here in the Northwest Territories. Our discussions helped advance intergovernmental collaboration on priority issues for the Canadian Francophonie, particularly around economic development and supporting vibrant, inclusive communities." — The Honourable Caitlin Cleveland, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment and Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Northwest Territories "The Francophonie is at the heart of Canadian identity and is a driver to help us build a strong economy. I am delighted to see that each of us within the MCCF shares a desire to work together to make French a competitive advantage all across the country and to build prosperous Francophone communities. In this third year of the Action Plan for Official Languages, we continue to act in support of Francophone communities from coast to coast to coast. I am pleased to note that we have signed agreements with each province and territory to increase support for government services offered in the minority language, with a historic level of funding, so that Canadians can have access to services in the official language of their choice." —The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages The Ministers' Council on the Canadian Francophonie (MCCF), created in 1994, is an intergovernmental forum that brings together the ministers responsible for the Canadian Francophonie. The MCCF works toward an inclusive and dynamic Francophonie that fully contributes to and participates in the development of Canadian society. The MCCF's website can be found at

North Glengarry's Evening of Excellence nominations now open

Hamilton Spectator

2 days ago

Business
Hamilton Spectator

North Glengarry's Evening of Excellence nominations now open

At its meeting on Monday, June 23, North Glengarry council announced the rebranding and modernization of the Business and Community Awards Gala, now called North Glengarry's Evening of Excellence (NGEE). Nominations opened on June 25 and will run until July 28, 2025. Municipal staff explained that the modernized event will still include awards to celebrate local individuals, groups, and businesses. A portion of the evening will also showcase the growth and development of North Glengarry over the past year. The changes come at no additional cost to the township. The updated NGEE nomination process is now available on the Township of North Glengarry's website, designed to streamline the process and increase the number of nominations received. Hardcopy forms will still be available as part of this process. This year's NGEE will feature two new awards: Deputy Mayor Carma Williams was concerned about the event's length, stating, 'It's great to see a modern version of the event. My only concern is that by adding additional award categories, we're going to make the evening even longer.' Mayor Jamie MacDonald explained that to alleviate this, 'Council members should limit their speeches at the event when speaking about award winners, and acceptance speeches by recipients should be shorter, too. We would then be able to accommodate the extra categories and winners.' Additionally, the modernization initiative included a new logo for the event. The proposed logo included a bundle of grain positioned near the top of the crest. Councillor Jacques Massie requested that the logo be made bilingual for the Francophone community and also replace the bundle of grain with a thistle. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Michel Depratto Hall in the Glengarry Sports Palace in Alexandria. To nominate a North Glengarry individual, organization, or business, please visit: . Council unanimously supported the rebranding and related updates without further discussion. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .

Cision Canada

4 days ago

Politics
Cision Canada

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day Français

OTTAWA, ON, June 24, 2025 /CNW/ - "I wish a happy Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day to all those celebrating. From Saint Boniface to Shediac, from Québec City to Sudbury, Canada's Francophones have always fiercely defended their language and culture, which are at the heart of Canada's identity. "For the millions of Canadians who cherish the beautiful French language, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day is a time to come together and show their pride. It is an opportunity to celebrate the history, heritage, and vitality of Francophone communities in Québec and across the country. Canada's new government is strengthening French language programming through CBC/Radio-Canada so more French-language stories get told throughout the country. "Today, we celebrate the beauty and richness of the French language and culture in Canada, and we reiterate our commitment to preserving them."

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