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Rapidev takes Pakistani electronic warfare know-how to UAE

Pakistani military electronics distributor Rapidev is hoping to make a splash on the UAE's stand at the IDEX trade fair in Abu Dhabi, where it will be marketing unbranded technology from Pakistan's National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC).

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Andrei Masalovitch returns to Naypyidaw, Argon ST wins US Navy SIGINT sensors contract, Victor Yeo joins G42, Moscow tightens up its cyber security controls

From SIGINT to GEOINT and OSINT, along with a dose of cyber, each Thursday, we report on events both big and small that matter in the community of technical intelligence providers.

NaypyidawAndrei Masalovich resumes his charm offensive in Myanmar

FairfaxArgon ST lands US Navy contract for multi-intelligence sensors

Abu DhabiG42 recruits Singapore's Victor Yeo

MoscowThe FSTEK tightens up cyber security controls

Presight.ai is opening up Asian markets for Emirati cyber group G42

Presight.ai, which is leading the public sector G42 group's internationalisation drive, is working hard to set up partnerships in Asia. Already present in South East Asia, it has now turned its attention to Central Asia, where it has set up its first advance base in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.

US PR firm Edelman's contract with Masdar reconnects it with UAE

The PR firm Edelman, which handles many PR contracts with Saudi Arabia, has been appointed to work for the UAE's renewables company Masdar during COP28. This deal strengthens its relationship with Abu Dhabi.

Israel's Rakia Group hires Rayzone founder to tap into US market

To bring his group's OSINT platforms to the international market, Omri Raiter has brought in several sales experts to join its Dubai head office, including Rayzone co-founder Ron Zilka.

Memento Labs tries to get back into UAE market through local distributor SAT

The Italian cyber intelligence company, which was damaged by a hacking and leaking operation (HALO) carried out against it in 2015, is trying to get back into the United Arab Emirates market through fast-expanding local distributor Scientific Analytical Tools (SAT).

Chinese cyber surveillance firm renews contact with UAE

Chinese interceptions firm Sinovatio is poised to make a comeback in the Middle East, where it is set to attend the ISS World trade fair in Dubai, at a time when Abu Dhabi is looking to invest in Chinese technology.

Abu Dhabi brings in consultants galore to steer its growing airport empire

Tahnoon bin Zayed, who has already gained control of a number of key airports as a means of underpinning Abu Dhabi's international influence, now intends to put the finishing touches to Terminals Holding, the new company he has set up to take charge of this work.

Bruno Le Maire off to Abu Dhabi to get France's rail plans back on track

With Abu Dhabi looking to speed up the development of a rail network throughout the country, Paris is looking to use the opportunity to push its offer. This is despite the fact that Beijing, Berlin and Madrid have a head start on the project.

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.

Ex-spy chiefs to boost Israeli business in UAE

With the development of closer relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates in the defence and cyber sectors, a number of firms are looking to cash in on the situation. To help them, some have called in former Israeli security officials.

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.

Hardball player Bullpen Strategy Group to launch new front for Abu Dhabi in information war against Doha

Bullpen, a subcontractor for Akin Gump, is netting $32,500 monthly for its role as a footsoldier in the lobbying wars between the two long-feuding Gulf states.

Taiwan's space industry makes foray into UAE with Tron Future

Tron Future's space observation technology is at the forefront of Taiwan's fledgling space industry, which is poised to dip a toe in the Emirati marketplace, hoping to secure a place in the kingdom's space programmes.