Spy Way of Life | UAE
Zuma Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed's favourite izayaka for fine-tuning deals over fine dining

France, Saudi Arabia
Expo 2030: Hopscotch oversees low-key Saudi lobbying in Paris

With a number of Saudi ministers expected in Paris this week as part of efforts to draw up a strategic bilateral partnership, French lobbying agency Hopscotch is backing the kingdom's efforts to be chosen as host for World Expo 2030.

The Intelligence Gazette
Khaldoon in Paris, US intelligence budget and Russian housing for Ukrainian veterans

Appointments, reforms and key issues: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

France/UAE Khaldoon al-Mubarak in Paris for the strategic dialogue

US 2024 intelligence budget emerges

Russia/Ukraine SSSCIP veterans to be housed by Moscow

France
Macron set to revamp top diplomatic and security team

The French president is likely to reshuffle his top diplomatic and security team in the coming weeks, a move that will have to juggle major strategic issues with the career ambitions of his loyal lieutenants.

Saudi Arabia
Prince Abdullah bin Naif Al Saud at core of Riyadh's new hospitality contracts

After attracting an array of international brands to Saudi Arabia, MJS Holding is playing an ever more prominent role in Mohammed bin Salman's ambitious megaprojects. It is also helping France's Accor with its plans to open hotels in the country's new tourism destinations.

Italy readies for major African gathering

Scheduled for October, the next Italy-Africa conference could see the unprecedented participation of African heads of state. Previously the event has been limited to representation at ministerial level.