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RUSSIA 25/11/2022

Sergey Shishkarev keeps eye on Russian cargo while looking for new foreign investors Free

Since heavyweights in the Gulf States stopped investing in sea transport in Russia - much to the dismay of logistics master Sergey Shishkarev -, Russian cargo is being sent to China. [...]

SAUDI ARABIA 24/11/2022

First economic diversification, now defence, MbS's trust in Nejd families grows

Determined as ever to seal his future position as king, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been dishing out sovereign duties to families from the central region, the Nejd, and the east coast. In doing so, he is straying from the Sauds' long-standing ties with the great families of the historic west coast, the Hejaz. [...]

ARGENTINA ISRAEL 23/11/2022

Israel Aerospace Industries caught up in Argentinian anti-corruption probe

Argentina's anti-corruption bureau is investigating potential price fixing in a 2016 government-led acquisition of Israel Shipyards patrol boats equipped with Israel Aerospace Industries systems. [...]

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RUSSIA 22/11/2022

Brain drain stymies Moscow city council's security plans

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin on a screen during a parade on Red Square on 7 November 2018. © Elen11/iStock

FRANCE 22/11/2022

Paris Olympic Games organisers plan anti-drone drill to dispel growing uncertainties

Prefect Ziad Khoury, head of the National Coordination for the Security of the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024 (CNSJ). © Grégory Yetchmeniza/Photo PQR/Le Dauphiné/MaxPPP

SAUDI ARABIA 22/11/2022

Yasir Al-Rumayyan uses Banque Saudi Fransi to extend his control over MbS's major development projects

Yasir al-Rumayyan, director of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund (PIF) © Neil Hall/EPA/MaxPPP

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FRANCE 21/11/2022

France seeks Qatar defence cooperation amid tensions

As strains emerge from criticism and legal action targeting prominent Qataris, France's defence ministry is hoping for a breakthrough in defence cooperation with the Gulf country, which has requested help from a French state armament agency to boost procurement. [...]

FRANCE PAKISTAN 18/11/2022

French foreign trade advisers take tentative steps in Islamabad

In a bid to revive a bilateral relationship that has all but come to a standstill, French business representatives in Pakistan are trying to build a new business channel between both countries. Paris, so far, has not lent the initiative much support. [...]

KAZAKHSTAN TURKEY 18/11/2022

Kazakh government prospects Turkish cyber and space sectors

In the wake of recent defence deals with Turkish companies, the Kazakh government is now prospecting in the Turkish cyber and satellite spheres with the intent of modernising its communications and surveillance apparatus. [...]

BANGLADESH CHINA 17/11/2022

Chinese oil firms make headway in Bangladesh, one strategic step at a time

With the help of a few well-connected officials and consultants, China wants to secure control of the local energy market, which would allow it to move strategically throughout the region. [...]

SpotlightFRANCE GERMANY SAUDI ARABIA 16/11/2022

Saudi Arabia's Neom megaproject draws greater interest in Berlin than Paris

Two business events to promote Saudi Arabia's Neom smart city megaproject in Berlin and Paris this month attracted contrasting levels of interest from German and French companies. [...]

Artist's view of the Mirror Line, a 120km horizontal skyscraper planned for the Neom project, Saudi Arabia.

SpotlightSAUDI ARABIA UNITED KINGDOM 15/11/2022

Khaled Azzam, King Charles' favourite Middle Eastern architect, now spearheading MBS's mega-projects

Well-connected architect Khaled Azzam, head of The Prince's School of Traditional Arts, plays an increasing role in designing and overseeing Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's pet mega-projects. [...]

2009 photo of architect Khaled Azzam with Charles III of England.

KAZAKHSTAN 15/11/2022

KazEngineering courts international investors as it launches privatisation drive

In a bid to attract foreign investors, the national defence industry conglomerate Kazakhstan Engineering is planning a financial roadshow in early December. European, US and Turkish manufacturers are among those invited to attend. [...]

RUSSIA 14/11/2022

Russia's digital development minister caught in power struggle between Kremlin rivals

Maksut Shadayev has come under various forms of pressure behind the scenes in recent weeks. Shadayev, a protege of Putin's deputy chief of staff Serge Kiriyenko, has a say over a number of crucial security contracts. [...]

FRANCE MIDDLE EAST UNITED STATES 11/11/2022

French amphibious boat builder Iguana Yachts eyes Middle Eastern market on heels of US army deal

Poised to sign a new contract with the US Army, the French amphibious boat manufacturer Iguana Yachts is now turning towards the Middle East, with the Saudi Arabian defence industry its first target. [...]

FRANCE IRAQ 10/11/2022

TotalEnergies optimistic about its $27bn contract after the arrival of new prime minister Sudani

TotalEnergies, which is determined to proceed with its big contract in Iraq, can count on the support of the French presidency, which sent its Middle East adviser to Baghdad to meet new PM Mohammed Shia Al Sudani. [...]

ARGENTINA CHINA UNITED STATES 09/11/2022

Chinese activism sparks US action over Argentine fighter jet acquisitions

Washington is not at all happy with the deal negotiated between China and Argentina over the sale of 12 fighter jets to Buenos Aires. It is counting on Argentine Minister of Economy Sergio Massa to negotiate future contracts with Denmark instead. [...]

SpotlightSAUDI ARABIA 08/11/2022

MBS narrows targets of his anti-corruption drive

Going by cases exposed by Intelligence Online, it seems that the purges supposedly driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's efforts to tackle corruption are now only aimed at certain clans, mainly commercial agents close to former King Abdallah and Mohammed bin Nayef. [...]

RUSSIA 08/11/2022

Rostec emerges top dog as Moscow elite jostle for positions

Through skilled lobbying on several fronts, the state-owned defence conglomerate has won a round in the fight for resources and political visibility in a country fixated with the war on Ukraine. [...]

GERMANY GREECE 08/11/2022

Andreas Mitsis plays go-between for Greek military and German arms industry

Rheinmetall and KMW's local partner, EODH president Andreas Mitsis, is hard at work in Athens to secure major land defence contracts for the two German arms manufacturers. But the country's decision-makers are lukewarm about these potential deals, which come as Greece faces budgetary constraints linked to Europe's energy crisis. [...]

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INTERNATIONAL DEALMAKING

Sergey Shishkarev keeps eye on Russian cargo while looking for new foreign investors Free

First economic diversification, now defence, MbS's trust in Nejd families grows

Israel Aerospace Industries caught up in Argentinian anti-corruption probe

Brain drain stymies Moscow city council's security plans

Paris Olympic Games organisers plan anti-drone drill to dispel growing uncertainties

Yasir Al-Rumayyan uses Banque Saudi Fransi to extend his control over MbS's major development projects

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Sergey Shishkarev keeps eye on Russian cargo while looking for new foreign investors

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France seeks Qatar defence cooperation amid tensions

French foreign trade advisers take tentative steps in Islamabad

Kazakh government prospects Turkish cyber and space sectors

Chinese oil firms make headway in Bangladesh, one strategic step at a time

Saudi Arabia's Neom megaproject draws greater interest in Berlin than Paris

Khaled Azzam, King Charles' favourite Middle Eastern architect, now spearheading MBS's mega-projects

KazEngineering courts international investors as it launches privatisation drive

Russia's digital development minister caught in power struggle between Kremlin rivals

French amphibious boat builder Iguana Yachts eyes Middle Eastern market on heels of US army deal

TotalEnergies optimistic about its $27bn contract after the arrival of new prime minister Sudani

Chinese activism sparks US action over Argentine fighter jet acquisitions

MBS narrows targets of his anti-corruption drive

Rostec emerges top dog as Moscow elite jostle for positions

Andreas Mitsis plays go-between for Greek military and German arms industry

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