Dennis Schulz

Last week, President Macron received a critical intelligence report highlighting the Muslim Brotherhood as a serious threat to France’s national cohesion. While many might feign surprise, the reality is that this threat has been simmering beneath the surface for decades. The Muslim Brotherhood’s infiltration into various institutions—from schools to local governments—poses a risk to the secular and democratic fabric of the Republic. What is perhaps most concerning is the timing of this revelation. It raises questions about how such a long-standing issue was allowed to fester without decisive action. The French government’s slow response can be seen as a failure to protect the nation’s core values, and it risks eroding public trust in political leadership. The report should have triggered urgent measures months or even years ago. This intelligence briefing is a clear call for action to safeguard French unity and secularism. It is now imperative that authorities not only expo...

Die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate (VAE) haben sich als globale Spitzenreiter in der digitalen Transformation etabliert. Im Jahr 2024 erreichten sie den ersten Platz im Telekommunikationsinfrastrukturindex der UN und führten den Government AI Readiness Index von Oxford Insights an, was ihr Engagement für fortschrittliche Technologien im öffentlichen Dienst unterstreicht.  Die digitalen Regierungsinitiativen des Landes sind ebenso beeindruckend. Bundesbehörden bearbeiteten 173,7 Millionen digitale Transaktionen und bedienten über 57 Millionen Nutzer mit einer Zufriedenheitsrate von 91 %. Mit 1.419 angebotenen digitalen Diensten, darunter 195 priorisierte Services, gewährleisten die VAE Zugänglichkeit und Effizienz für ihre Bürger.  Wirtschaftlich hat der digitale Wandel transformative Auswirkungen. Digitale Initiativen sparten den Nutzern 368 Milliarden AED und reduzierten die Regierungskosten um 20 Milliarden AED. Zudem führten diese Bemühungen zu einer Reduktion v...

Die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate setzen erneut ein Zeichen in Sachen Zukunftstechnologie. Mit Stargate UAE entsteht das erste internationale KI-Infrastrukturprojekt von OpenAI – ein 1-Gigawatt-Cluster mitten in Abu Dhabi. Es ist Teil des Programms „OpenAI for Countries“, bei dem Regierungen souveräne KI-Fähigkeiten gemeinsam mit der US-Regierung entwickeln können. Beteiligt sind nicht nur OpenAI, sondern auch Oracle, Cisco, NVIDIA und SoftBank – ein Line-up, das zeigt, wie ernst dieses Vorhaben ist. Die VAE werden damit zur globalen Drehscheibe für KI. Allein die erste Ausbaustufe mit 200 Megawatt soll bis 2026 live gehen – eine Größenordnung, die man sich kaum vorstellen kann. Besonders spannend: ChatGPT wird landesweit zugänglich gemacht. Das bedeutet, dass Millionen Menschen in den Emiraten von KI-Tools profitieren können – sei es im Bildungsbereich, in der Verwaltung oder im Gesundheitswesen. Das ist nicht nur ein technologischer Schritt, sondern ein gesellschaftliche...

Am 21. Mai 2025 trafen sich Frankreich und die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate zur 17. Runde ihres strategischen Dialogs in Paris. Die Gespräche standen ganz im Zeichen einer zukunftsgerichteten Partnerschaft, mit Schwerpunkt auf Innovation, Nachhaltigkeit und globaler Sicherheit. Ein zentrales Thema war die Zusammenarbeit im Bereich sauberer Energie. Beide Länder bekräftigten ihre Absicht, bei Wasserstofftechnologien, Kernenergie und Klimainnovation eng zusammenzuarbeiten. Frankreich zeigte sich offen für Investitionen der VAE in den eigenen Nuklearsektor – ein starkes Signal für eine gemeinsame Energiewende. Auch Bildung und Kultur spielten eine wichtige Rolle: Neue Austauschprogramme wie zwischen der Sorbonne Abu Dhabi und Sciences Po sowie Projekte zur Kulturerhaltung sollen den bilateralen Dialog auf eine neue Ebene heben. Ein weiteres Highlight: Der Bau eines 1-Gigawatt-AI-Rechenzentrums mit Investitionen von bis zu 50 Milliarden US-Dollar. Damit wollen Frankreich und ...

Germany is increasingly looking beyond its borders to meet ambitious climate targets, and the UAE is emerging as one of its most strategic partners. With its clear commitment to Net Zero by 2050 and massive investment in renewables, the UAE is turning heads globally not just for what it plans to do, but for what it's already building. At the center of this effort is DEWA, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, which is pioneering energy diversification with a strong push into solar and green hydrogen. One of the UAE’s flagship projects is the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park — the largest single-site solar project in the world, targeting 7,260 megawatts by 2030. It’s not just about scale, but also about innovation, with advanced solar PV and storage technologies integrated into the design. It’s a critical piece of Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050, and for Germany, it represents exactly the kind of infrastructure that supports serious climate innovation an...

When people talk about healing, they often paint a peaceful picture: meditation, warm baths, journaling under the sun. And yes, those moments exist. But they’re only one side of the story. What most people don’t talk about is that healing often looks like crying at 2 a.m. for reasons you can’t fully explain. It looks like confronting truths about yourself you spent years running from. It looks like letting go of people you still love. Healing can be brutal before it’s beautiful. For me, healing meant facing a version of myself I didn’t want to meet. I had to unpack habits I thought were just “who I am” and trace them back to pain I never addressed. I had to stop blaming everyone else and start asking harder questions: Why do I react like this? Why do I chase people who treat me like I’m hard to love? Those weren’t easy answers. Sometimes, healing felt more like breaking than rebuilding. There were days I felt like I was going backward, not forward. Days I was exhausted just...

In a symbolic yet strategic moment, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and CEO of ADNOC, introduced former U.S. President Donald J. Trump to Murban crude—the UAE’s flagship oil grade. This isn’t just any crude. Murban is a light, sweet crude oil known for its low sulphur content and premium quality, making it one of the most sought-after grades in global energy markets. This moment wasn't about handshakes and photo ops. It was about influence. Introducing Murban to a figure like Trump sends a clear message: the UAE isn’t just exporting oil—it’s exporting its energy narrative. As global energy markets shift and transition, positioning Murban in front of high-level stakeholders—especially someone with Trump's legacy in U.S. energy policy—is a subtle nod to the UAE's long-term strategy. Murban represents more than just barrels and pipelines. It reflects the UAE’s move toward transparency, sustainability, and a free-market oil system. By...

There’s something quietly heavy about being the “strong one.” The one who always has the answers. The one people go to when life falls apart. The one who listens, comforts, gives. And while it feels good to be that person—useful, dependable—it’s also incredibly isolating. Because after a while, you realize no one ever really asks how you’re doing. I used to wear my strength like armor. I thought showing emotion or admitting I was overwhelmed would make people see me as weak. So I held it in. I smiled through stress, laughed through anxiety, and pushed through exhaustion. People praised me for being “resilient,” for handling so much without ever breaking. But deep down, I was tired. Not physically tired, but soul-tired. I wanted someone to see through the mask and say, “You don’t have to hold everything together all the time.” What hurt the most wasn’t just the silence—it was the realization that people had gotten so used to me being okay, they stopped checking. And maybe th...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) recently dismissed a case brought by the Sudanese Armed Forces against the United Arab Emirates, stating that the court “manifestly lacks jurisdiction” over the matter. Sudan had accused the UAE of violating international law through its alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the ongoing conflict in Sudan. However, the ICJ’s ruling decisively struck the case from its docket, reinforcing the importance of evidence-based legal processes and the court’s role as a neutral arbiter. This legal outcome is more than a procedural technicality—it’s a clear statement that unsubstantiated political claims cannot override international judicial standards. The UAE has continuously reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law. Its conduct has reflected restraint, responsibility, and a readiness to engage transparently with international institutions. The ICJ’s rejection of Sudan’...