Washington turns to Gulf agents to wrest Motor Sich away from Chinese hands

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.

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Deposed Ukrainian aircraft engine manufacturer Motor Sich chairman at heart of secret Kyiv-Moscow negotiations 

Intelligence Online has learned that Moscow is trying to recuperate the chairman of the Ukrainian aircraft engine manufacturer after his arrest by the latter's internal intelligence department for alleged collusion with the Russian state. This comes just two years after a Chinese company close to the Chinese Communist Party tried to buy the company.

Beijing concerned about the threat to its commercial interests in Ukraine 

Although Chinese conglomerates have been forced to cease their operations in Ukraine, Beijing is observing a sort of neutrality on the conflict there, mixed with misgivings about Moscow's intentions. Ukraine is strategically important for China, particularly in the arms sector.

Kyiv lawyers do good business with the Chinese conglomerates 

China, which is ever ready to compete with the US on investment in Ukraine, is making use of the Chinese Trade Association there to find lawyers who are well established in Kyiv to defend its interests.

Motor Sich looks to forge ties with US industry with help from VTS 

The current vacuum in the White House is extending the Western, Chinese and Russian struggle for influence over Ukrainian assets such as the aircraft engine builder Motor Sich.

Nabil Barakat, Thales' former man in the Gulf, seeks new avenues in Middle East and Ukraine 

Once Thales' key partner in the Middle East, Nabil Barakat is looking to branch out in new areas.