Muslim Brotherhood: UAE cabinet minister explains to Nigel Farage how country has stopped 'rotten' Islamist radical extremism in its tracks

UAE minister Reem Al Hashimy explains to Nigel Farage how the UAE tackles Islamist extremism.

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Muslim Brotherhood: UAE cabinet minister explains to Nigel Farage how country has stopped 'rotten' Islamist radical extremism in its tracks

On 28 January 2026, UAE Deputy Foreign Minister Reem Al Hashimy appeared on GB News, addressing former UKIP leader Nigel Farage. The minister explained that the United Arab Emirates has implemented a comprehensive legal framework to curb Islamist radical extremism, including stringent laws against extremist propaganda, close cooperation with international partners, and educational programs that promote moderation. She emphasised that the UAE considers extremist ideology "rotten" and unacceptable in any form. The interview also highlighted the country’s success in reducing extremist recruitment through intelligence‑driven measures, community engagement and the removal of extremist content from digital platforms. Farage, who has repeatedly criticised the Muslim Brotherhood, listened as the minister outlined the state’s proactive steps to keep extremism "in its tracks."

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