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John Abizaid has been appointed US Ambassador to Riyadh.© Reuters/Kevin Lamarque

New US ambassador John Abizaid had many hats

Confirmed by Congress on April 10, retired General John Abizaid will finally be able to take up his new job [...]

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Mohamed Bin Salman and Vladimir Putin at the opening of the G20, November 30, 2018.© Reuters/Sergio Moraes

New Saudi Space Agency takes on more staff

Former astronaut Sultan bin Salman will make his first trip to Moscow as head of the new Saudi Space Agency [...]

Free access Corporate Intel 17.04.2019

Salman clan handle restive Eastern province with kid gloves

King Salman bin Abdelaziz received the leaders of the oil-rich [...]

Subscribers only Agencies 03.04.2019

Raytheon entertains Mohammed bin Salman with a reshuffle of its Riyadh unit

Like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon is trying to keep in step with the Crown Prince's new policy for the country but not without some difficulty.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 25.03.2019

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Britain tries to get back in with Gulf palaces and armies

Weakened by Brexit and Angela Merkel's tough stance on German exports to Saudi Arabia, British defence companies are feeling their way in the Gulf.

Subscribers only Defence 20.03.2019

DoJ probes Saudi networks in US

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) awarded a major Washington lobbying contract to Karv Communications earlier this month. However the [...]

Subscribers only Defence 20.03.2019

STII looks to position itself between Paris, Riyadh

On the lookout for partnership opportunities, Saudi Arabia's fledgling Science Technology for Investment and Industry Development (STII) has held a [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 20.03.2019

Dutch financial prosecution service probes Alstom, Somo in Riyadh

The Netherlands' Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) carried out [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 20.03.2019

With Mohammed bin Salman, Paris tries to paint economic diplomacy with a coat of culture

The billions of dollars being injected into the vast Al-Ula archaeological tourist project is the stuff of dreams for France's industrial players and ministry of foreign affairs, which have been pulling out all the stops in Riyadh.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 11.03.2019

MbS wants to make the archaeological site of al-Ula a tourist showcase for the kingdom.

Paris ready to pitch a new version of ODAS to Mohamed bin Salman

With Saudi Arabia in the midst of an overhaul of its military acquisitions procedures, Paris is trying to find a way to keep its business with Riyadh bilateral.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 06.03.2019

Paris is struggling to adapt to Mohamed bin Salman's new arms procurement processes.

Riyadh and Doha snap up European bosses to develop their defence complexes

Barzan turns to Rheinmetall - According to Intelligence Online's sources, John Taylor, the British chairman of Rheinmetall International, the Swiss-based [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 20.02.2019

Balochistan attack awakens Iranian fears

Balochistan, one of Iran's weak spots, is once again at the centre of regional power games.

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Post Khashoggi, London sends commandos to Riyadh

The British government led by Theresa May expressed indignation about [...]

Subscribers only Defence 20.02.2019

Al Shibl rises in MbS' defence business networks

Ghassan bin Abdulrahman Al Shibl, the vice-president of Saudi Arabian [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 20.02.2019

IronX : Tory politicians' Bitcoin venture with Saudi prince

IronX, a new cryptocurrency trading platform financed by a Saudi prince, has allies in the Conservative party that are helping it handle its thorny relationship with the government.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 14.02.2019

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Riyadh's enterprising princes look for solutions to MBS's grip on Saudi business

The closing of ranks around King Salman and his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has forced others in Saudi Arabian business circles to adapt or face demise.

Subscribers only Defence 06.02.2019

Business networks are concentrated in the hands of King Salman and his son MbS.

Khalid bin Bandar arrives in London loaded with business contacts

Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, a man well introduced within the UK's Establishment, should soon make his mark as the [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 06.02.2019

Behind the scenes of the hesitant strengthening of Russian-Saudi security relations

Under the circumspect eye of the American diplomatic corps, Moscow and Riyadh seem keen to find ways to get along, pressed by the Jamal Khashoggi killing and the US's announced withdrawal from Syria.

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Abbas Dahouk leads ATSC offensive in the Gulf

According to our sources, Abbas Dahouk, the former US defence attache in Saudi Arabia, will take charge later this month [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 23.01.2019

Colonel Abbas Dahouk takes charge of ATSC programs in the Gulf.

Rakaa Holding shifts direction from US to the East

According to our sources, the Saudi Arabian defence firm Rakaa Holding has recently entered serious talks with Russian and Belarusian [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 09.01.2019

Shamal's role expands as Riyadh and Washington's go-between

Shamal Investment has been active since the 2000s but it is increasingly centre-stage these days, thanks to its owner Faisal bin Farhan's relationship with the Salman clan.

Subscribers only Defence 09.01.2019

Al Humaidan gains more clout

The latest reform of the Saudi Arabian intelligence services confirms [...]

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Riyadh tries to reestablish naval ties with Paris

Naval contracts are likely to be on the agenda of French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and President Emmanuel Macron's [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 19.12.2018

Rheinmetall well-positioned in Riyadh despite Merkel's embargo

Rheinmetall's relationships in Riyadh will help the German defence company pursue its talks with the Saudi Arabian military offset firm SAMI, despite the embargo decreed by the German chancellor.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 19.12.2018

Zagzoug -The Capital Partnership duo close to Salman clan

The London-based private equity firm The Capital Partnership has lots of ties with Riyadh.

Subscribers only Agencies 05.12.2018

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All articles - Saudi Arabia

New US ambassador John Abizaid had many hats

New Saudi Space Agency takes on more staff

Salman clan handle restive Eastern province with kid gloves

Raytheon entertains Mohammed bin Salman with a reshuffle of its Riyadh unit

Spotlight
Britain tries to get back in with Gulf palaces and armies

DoJ probes Saudi networks in US

STII looks to position itself between Paris, Riyadh

Dutch financial prosecution service probes Alstom, Somo in Riyadh

With Mohammed bin Salman, Paris tries to paint economic diplomacy with a coat of culture

Paris ready to pitch a new version of ODAS to Mohamed bin Salman

Riyadh and Doha snap up European bosses to develop their defence complexes

Balochistan attack awakens Iranian fears

Post Khashoggi, London sends commandos to Riyadh

Al Shibl rises in MbS' defence business networks

IronX : Tory politicians' Bitcoin venture with Saudi prince

Spotlight
Riyadh's enterprising princes look for solutions to MBS's grip on Saudi business

Khalid bin Bandar arrives in London loaded with business contacts

Behind the scenes of the hesitant strengthening of Russian-Saudi security relations

Abbas Dahouk leads ATSC offensive in the Gulf

Rakaa Holding shifts direction from US to the East

Shamal's role expands as Riyadh and Washington's go-between

Al Humaidan gains more clout

Riyadh tries to reestablish naval ties with Paris

Rheinmetall well-positioned in Riyadh despite Merkel's embargo

Zagzoug -The Capital Partnership duo close to Salman clan

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All articles - Saudi Arabia

New US ambassador John Abizaid had many hats

New Saudi Space Agency takes on more staff

Salman clan handle restive Eastern province with kid gloves

Raytheon entertains Mohammed bin Salman with a reshuffle of its Riyadh unit

Spotlight Britain tries to get back in with Gulf palaces and armies

DoJ probes Saudi networks in US

STII looks to position itself between Paris, Riyadh

Dutch financial prosecution service probes Alstom, Somo in Riyadh

With Mohammed bin Salman, Paris tries to paint economic diplomacy with a coat of culture

Paris ready to pitch a new version of ODAS to Mohamed bin Salman

Riyadh and Doha snap up European bosses to develop their defence complexes

Balochistan attack awakens Iranian fears

Post Khashoggi, London sends commandos to Riyadh

Al Shibl rises in MbS' defence business networks

IronX : Tory politicians' Bitcoin venture with Saudi prince

Spotlight Riyadh's enterprising princes look for solutions to MBS's grip on Saudi business

Khalid bin Bandar arrives in London loaded with business contacts

Behind the scenes of the hesitant strengthening of Russian-Saudi security relations

Abbas Dahouk leads ATSC offensive in the Gulf

Rakaa Holding shifts direction from US to the East

Shamal's role expands as Riyadh and Washington's go-between

Al Humaidan gains more clout

Riyadh tries to reestablish naval ties with Paris

Rheinmetall well-positioned in Riyadh despite Merkel's embargo

Zagzoug -The Capital Partnership duo close to Salman clan

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Britain tries to get back in with Gulf palaces and armies

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Riyadh's enterprising princes look for solutions to MBS's grip on Saudi business