The United Arab Emirates aims to achieve operational independence in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) through the construction of four constellations of surveillance satellites. This major project is being overseen by E mirati defence conglomerate Edge Group.
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Ukraine's State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection is to set up a centre dedicated to fighting cyberattacks. In the battle against Russian offensives, it will serve as a complement to Kyiv's cyber arsenal.
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Both capitals want to be the main mediator in the negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme and are now competing directly for the role. Both have called in their respective spy chiefs to work behind the scenes to cultivate their special relationships with the West and Iran.
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In Dubai, Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, alias Fazza, is cautiously preparing to take over from his father. One of his prime goals is to reduce the influence of Abu Dhabi over the country's affairs.
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Hoping to make the most of Europe's urgent need for gas, Bulgarian firm Overgas has roped in three well-connected US lobbyists to help it tap into the Caspian Sea's resources.
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The former journalist John Garnaut uses his consulting firm to keep Australian state and economic players working with China informed about the risks of interference.
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The Italian cyber-intelligence firm has signed up to take part at the Asian edition of the ISS World intelligence providers fair where it hopes to increase its international exposure.
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