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The Agencies' Gazette
Shin Bet denied, Putin happy with envoys in Finland, Beijing changes military judicial system, FSB monitors IT operators, OFAC expands scope, French alcohol in Riyadh

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community from Aqaba to Moscow via Helsinki, Washington, Paris, Riyadh and Beijing.

Israel/Jordan Shin Bet boss caught out in Aqaba

Russia/Finland Putin rewards his envoys to Finland

China Xi prepares for possible war with changes to military legal system

Russia FSB steps up surveillance of IT operators

United States OFAC works towards better public-private interaction

France/Arabia Tensions over alcohol supply chains

Robert Stryk steps in between MBS and his nemesis Saad Al Jabri

The former Saudi intelligence officer Saad Al Jabri is doing everything he can to have his two children released by the Saudi authorities. He has hired a company experienced in dealing with Saudi cases to urge the US to call for their repatriation.

The Agencies' Gazette
Kovalchuk clan in Kremlin, INIS fights corruption, Washington in Riyadh, Beijing and its reservists, China's model ambassador in Paris

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community from Moscow to Baghdad, via Washington, Riyadh and Beijing.

RussiaKovalchuk clan adds another link to Kremlin spymasters

IraqINIS helps with Sudani's crackdown on corruption

United States/Saudi ArabiaWashington calls for greater intelligence sharing with Gulf Cooperation Council

ChinaBeijing relies on reserves to expand PLA

ChinaLu Shaye, ambassador in Paris, in Beijing's good graces

Spotlight
Nuclear exports: Washington prepares legal and political arsenal as Westinghouse and KEPCO stand by for court action

Washington is preparing a legislative package to help it head off competition from Russia's Rosatom and Chinese groups for new nuclear power plant contracts in Europe and the Middle East. At the same time, US national champion Westinghouse is looking to sideline Korea's KEPCO group.

Abu Dhabi challenges Riyadh for UNESCO director-general role

Audrey Azoulay will step down as DG of UNESCO in 2025 and Saudi Arabia's designs on the prestigious international role now face a challenge from the UAE as the neighbouring countries both seek to raise their profiles and influence.

French military veteran Bernard Velly redeploys in Saudi Arabia with Scopa Industries

Saudi Arabian private conglomerate Ajlan & Bros's subsidiary Scopa Industries has roped in influential consultants in a bid to carve a role for itself in the kingdom's developing sovereign defence industry. While Scopa's first priority is US defence, it is also trying to get closer to French companies.

Nabil Barakat, ex-Thales agent in Gulf, courts Saudi conglomerate Ajlan & Bros

Saudi Arabian conglomerate Ajlan & Bros's new subsidiary Scopa Industries is keen to carve a place for itself in the local defence market with the help of foreign partners who have already made their mark.

The Tech Telegraph
Look Up Space, Tokyo builds informational warfare centre, Arfan Chaudhry joins Saudi Space Agency

Whether in SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT or cyber, we report each week on developments great and small in the world of the technical intelligence providers.

Toulouse Look Up Space on recruitment drive

Tokyo Japan to get informational warfare centre

Riyadh Saudi space agency pursues international partners

Riyadh challenges Abu Dhabi for regional cyber hub role

Saudi Arabia's efforts to develop its cyber capacities are starting to bear fruit, just as domestic business opportunities are starting to dry up for its neighbour and rival, the United Arab Emirates. The kingdom, which is determined to play a regional role, is using soft and hard power to boost its efforts to attract the latest technology.

Abu Dhabi imposes its control of Red Sea on Aden

Keen to gradually take control of strategic positions on the Red Sea, Abu Dhabi is speeding up its agenda in Yemen and is unhesitant about acting alone without consulting Riyadh.

SecuTronic takes on al-Maktoum rulers in Dubai

Saudi private security company SecuTronic's joint venture with the family of the Dubai reigning dynasty, the al-Maktoums, was not as lucrative as hoped. Determined to get compensation, the firm went so far as to take them to court.