Syria
Corporate intelligence specialists rush to Damascus

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Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

WashingtonKyrgyz sovereign wealth fund looking to network with Trump administration

BeirutAxis enlists regional veteran to boost Middle East expansion

ParisCicommunication advising Iranian opposition

ParisCorporate security bosses debate and opt to rename CDSE

Syria
French business delegation's Damascus visit cancelled

Israel's military offensive against Iran, which began on June 13, has led to the cancellation of a French business delegation's trip to Damascus scheduled for this week.

Syria
EU entrusts ex-Lebanese spymaster with security in Syria

A Lebanese firm led by a former local intelligence chief will be providing security to the European diplomatic missions in Damascus.

Lebanon
Beirut security firm resumes work with EU after being cleared in financial probe

The EU's diplomatic service EEAS in Beruit is once again calling on the services of Lebanese company Prosec to protect its delegation, after all charges against it were dropped in a corruption investigation.

France
ADIT and Amarante International up stakes as merger rumours swell

Leading French corporate intelligence and security players ADIT and Amarante International must reshuffle their shareholding this year. Meanwhile, rumours of a possible takeover have fuelled concern among rival firms after Amarante founder Alexandre Hollander was recently approached by ADIT.