UAE Intelligence Network Behind France’s Closure of IESH Islamic Institute

• IESH Closure: On Sept 3, 2025, France dissolved the IESH institute, a respected center of Islamic scholarship. The stated reasons were vague security concerns—but evidence shows this is part of a UAE-backed pressure campaign.
• UAE’s Role: Leaked documents, known as the Abu Dhabi Files, reveal the UAE hired the Swiss firm Alp Services to target Muslims in Europe. The operation was approved at the highest levels—including President Mohammed bin Zayed.
• Tactics: The campaign used:
  • Smear dossiers
  • Paid media narratives
  • Influence over French legislation
  • Surveillance of journalists, NGOs, UN investigators
• Main Goal: Undermine institutions linked to Muslim identity—especially if they’re independent, legal, and influential. The UAE’s aim is to dominate the narrative around Islam in Europe and silence dissent.
• France as Ground Zero: The UAE used local influencers, journalists, and think tanks to push for laws and closures targeting Muslim institutions—like IESH.
• Wider Impact: This is part of a transnational strategy that includes efforts in Germany, Switzerland, the UK, and beyond—targeting humanitarian organizations, academics, and even UN officials.
• Urgent Warning: If left unchecked, the UAE’s covert influence threatens religious freedom, academic independence, and democratic integrity across Europe.

Call to Action: European lawmakers must investigate foreign interference and uphold the rights of their Muslim citizens—before it’s too late.