How the Muslim Brotherhood threatens Europe's security
August 5, 2022, 1:37 pm

How the Muslim Brotherhood threatens Europe's security

شعار الاخوان

A new German intelligence document, which was addressed by the German Bundestag website on its website, issued on July 19, 2022, Link of original document

pdf revealed the dangers of the Brotherhood inside Germany and the expansion of the Brotherhood organization across the border, specifically between Germany and Austria, and this raised the fears of German intelligence.

This time, members of the Left Party in the German parliament, MPs Martina Rayner and Nicole Gülke, of the parliamentary group Die Link presented the Left Party on the current links of German and Austrian Islamists.

Linking mosques by “MB”

The mosque Commission developed into a coordinating node for the Brotherhood presence in Germany, linking mosques, Islamic centres, and various front groups and associations across all major German cities. In the mid-1980s, this structure became the main representative of the Brotherhood in Germany. The Muslim Brotherhood is becoming more influential in Europe, and is a particular concern in Germany.

The German security service, the BfV, suspects that there are more than a thousand supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Germany alone. The Baden-Württemberg office of the BfV has reported that the Muslim Brotherhood is concentrating on infiltrating institutions such as universities with the support from outside countries.

German intelligence confirmed the existence of organizational links to the Brotherhood between Germany and Austria, including the DMG Brotherhood organization in Germany, which was excluded months ago from the Islamic Council in Germany, as well as the Turkish Milli Gorse organization in Germany.

The Muslim Brotherhood connection with “IS”.

According to the results of the investigation on June 14, 2022, it became known that the Austrian authorities were able to identify a suspected cell of the Islamic State (IS) in Austria. This is linked to plans to launch attacks on major events in Europe.

One of the suspected “IS” supporters assumed a leadership role in “IS”, while the other members of the network are in other European countries. Investigations are also being conducted on suspicion of terrorist financing. After the Islamist attack in Vienna on November 2, 2020, after communications, the attacker was known to Germany. The Public Prosecutor has also initiated procedures in this regard.

On February 24, 2022, German intelligence observed a significant increase in the number of leading Brotherhood members in the capital, Berlin, warning against the activity of this group. There are warnings from the Authority for the Protection of the Constitution issued on January 10, 2022, of the danger of the spread of the Muslim Brotherhood in the country, as

the number of the main elements of the Brotherhood in Germany increased from (1350) in 2019 to (1450) in 2020.

It seems that the request of the Green Party members did not receive sufficient answers from the German intelligence, since the matter is related to the confidentiality of information and the confidentiality of dealing with the intelligence of a third country, which the Germans do not have the right to disclose, but the intelligence did answer some questions.

The most important issue is that European intelligence was able to “diagnose” the work and activities of the “Muslim Brotherhood” in Europe, by strengthening security cooperation between the intelligence of European countries as well as cooperation with the intelligence of Middle Eastern countries.

The Brotherhood in Europe is expanding across borders and has organized work networks and is active under “legitimate” organizations and centers, and this is considered a threat to European societies because of the spread of extremism by these organizations.

By: Jassim Mohamad - Bonn

China sanctions US Nancy Pelosi over 'provocative' visit to Taiwan Erdogan Meets Putin in Sochi to Push Syria Operation

BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the company’s headquarters in the Seef District.
During the meeting, shareholders approved all items listed on the agenda, including the ratification of the minutes of the previous AGM held on 26 March 2024. The session reviewed and approved the Board’s Annual Report on the company’s activities and financial performance for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024, and the shareholders expressed their satisfaction with the company’s operational and financial results during the reporting period.
The meeting also reviewed the Independent External Auditor’s Report on the company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. Subsequently, the shareholders approved the audited financial statements for the fiscal year. Based on the Board’s recommendation, the shareholders approved the distribution of a cash dividend equivalent to 10% of the paid-up share capital.
Furthermore, the shareholders endorsed the allocation of a total amount of BD 172,500 as remuneration to the members of the Board for the year ended 31 December 2024, subject to prior clearance by related authorities.
The extension of the current composition of the Board was approved, which includes ten members and one CBB observer, for a further six-month term, expiring in September 2025, pending no objection from the CBB.
The meeting reviewed and approved the Corporate Governance Report for 2024, which affirmed the company’s full compliance with the corporate governance directives issued by the CBB and other applicable regulatory frameworks. The AGM absolved the Board Members of liability for any of their actions during the year ending on 31st December 2024, in accordance with the Commercial Companies Law.
In alignment with regulatory requirements, the session approved the reappointment of Ernst & Young (EY) as the company’s External Auditors for the fiscal year 2025, covering both the parent company and its subsidiaries—Sinnad and Bahrain FinTech Bay. The Board was authorised to determine the external auditors’ professional fees, subject to approval from the CBB, and the meeting concluded with a discussion of any additional issues as per Article (207) of the Commercial Companies Law.
Speaking on the company’s performance, Mr. Mohamed Al Bastaki, Chairman BENEFIT , stated: “In terms of the financial results for 2024, I am pleased to say that the year gone by has also been proved to be a success in delivering tangible results. Growth rate for 2024 was 19 per cent. Revenue for the year was BD 17 M (US$ 45.3 Million) and net profit was 2 Million ($ 5.3 Million).

Mr. Al Bastaki also announced that the Board had formally adopted a new three-year strategic roadmap to commence in 2025. The strategy encompasses a phased international expansion, optimisation of internal operations, enhanced revenue diversification, long-term sustainability initiatives, and the advancement of innovation and digital transformation initiatives across all service lines.
“I extend my sincere appreciation to the CBB for its continued support of BENEFIT and its pivotal role in fostering a stable and progressive regulatory environment for the Kingdom’s banking and financial sector—an environment that has significantly reinforced Bahrain’s standing as a leading financial hub in the region,” said Mr. Al Bastaki. “I would also like to thank our partner banks and valued customers for their trust, and our shareholders for their ongoing encouragement. The achievements of 2024 set a strong precedent, and I am confident they will serve as a foundation for yet another successful and impactful year ahead.”
Chief Executive of BENEFIT; Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi commented, “The year 2024 represented another pivotal chapter in BENEFIT ’s evolution. We achieved substantial progress in advancing our digital strategy across multiple sectors, while reinforcing our long-term commitment to the development of Bahrain’s financial services and payments landscape. Throughout the year, we remained firmly aligned with our objective of delivering measurable value to our shareholders, strategic partners, and customers. At the same time, we continued to play an active role in enabling Bahrain’s digital economy by introducing innovative solutions and service enhancements that directly address market needs and future opportunities.”
Mr. AlJanahi affirmed that BENEFIT has successfully developed a robust and well-integrated payment network that connects individuals and businesses across Bahrain, accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies in the banking and financial services sector and reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a growing fintech hub, and added, “Our achievements of the past year reflect a long-term vision to establish a resilient electronic payment infrastructure that supports the Kingdom’s digital economy. Key developments in 2024 included the implementation of central authentication for open banking via BENEFIT Pay”
Mr. AlJanahi concluded by thanking the Board for its strategic direction, the company’s staff for their continued dedication, and the Central Bank of Bahrain, member banks, and shareholders for their valuable partnership and confidence in the company’s long-term vision.