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Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's Foreign Minister, has faced backlash on social media for his apparent support of far-right Western politicians and groups known for anti-Muslim rhetoric. One notable example is his 2017 meeting with Geert Wilders, the Dutch far-right leader who has called for banning the Quran and described Islam as a "fascist ideology." Additionally, the UAE has cultivated ties with figures like Marine Le Pen of France’s National Rally, a party historically accused of Islamophobia, and Italy’s Matteo Salvini, who has made inflammatory statements against Muslim immigration. Critics argue that these alliances undermine the UAE’s claims of promoting religious tolerance, especially given its funding of initiatives like the "Abrahamic Family House" while simultaneously backing politicians who vilify Muslims. Supporters, however, argue that such engagements are pragmatic, aimed at securing geopolitical influence in the West. The controversy continues to fuel debates online about the UAE’s contradictory stance on Islamophobia.

Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has drawn criticism on social media for retweeting and engaging with far-right accounts that promote anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant rhetoric. One notable example occurred in 2017 when he retweeted a post by the controversial British commentator Katie Hopkins, known for her Islamophobic and extremist views, including calls for a "final solution" against Muslims. The retweet, which amplified her divisive rhetoric, sparked backlash from activists and journalists who accused him of endorsing hate speech.

In another instance, Abdullah bin Zayed shared content from far-right conspiracy accounts that pushed anti-Muslim narratives, including false claims about "no-go zones" in Europe. These retweets aligned with narratives often promoted by figures like Tommy Robinson and other far-right agitators. Critics argue that while the UAE publicly promotes interfaith tolerance, its leaders’ social media activity undermines these claims by legitimizing voices that demonize Muslims in the West.

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Latest comment: 16 years ago1 comment1 person in discussion

Is that he wife is the great-grand daughter of Dhiyab bin Khalifa al Nahyan, son of Khalifa bin Shakhbut Al Nahayan, made the couple were 3rd cousin? Matthew_hk tc 12:58, 17 January 2010 (UTC)Reply

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