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INTERNATIONAL DEALMAKING

MIDDLE EAST

FRANCE SAUDI ARABIA 01/06/2023

Former PM Raffarin helps Saudi-French Business Council aiming for involvement in MbS's projects

Jean-Pierre Raffarin, the former prime minister who became the French government's envoy for China, has recently made his mark on the Saudi-French business networks. For many French companies, that has resulted in a reorientation of their focus towards Mohammed bin Salman's large-scale plans.

FRANCE SAUDI ARABIA 30/05/2023

Tikehau, Ardian, Rothschild, Bpifrance: French funds woo Al Othaim clan

Abdullah Al Othaim is heir to the empire built up by his father with the discount supermarket chain Abdullah Al Othaim Markets. © Wirestock, Inc./Alamy banque d'images

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 23/05/2023

From Israeli drones to finance, MbZ's son Hamdan gets into Abu Dhabi's key industries Free access

In the centre, Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan with UAE minister Shakhboot bin Nahyan bin Mubarak al-Nahyan. © REUTERS

INDONESIA QATAR UNITED STATES 18/05/2023

David Haworth, the ex-US Air Force pilot advising Jakarta on its aircraft acquisitions Free

The Indonesian defence minister Prabowo Subianto is increasingly turning to Western consultants to help equip his air force. Those consultants also appear to be linked to Qatar.

QATAR 17/05/2023

Western partners pull away from Dahra in wake of espionage scandal

Dahra Global's defence partners and the companies it distributes are trying to distance themselves from the Omani defence reseller. It has been accused of being used by Israeli intelligence to garner information on a top secret programme in Qatar, revealed at the time by Intelligence Online.

BAHRAIN 16/05/2023

Sheikh Nasser launches defence telecoms project to expand influence over Bahraini intelligence

Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, lieutenant general of the Bahrain Defence Force. © Reuters Marketplace - Imago Sports Pictures

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TURKEY UNITED STATES 10/05/2023

ISR firm Sierra Nevada caught up in Turkish electoral battle

Sierra Nevada Corporation, a long-standing ISR supplier to the US and Turkish intelligence communities, has become embroiled in a political power-struggle ahead of Turkey's elections. If the opposition wins, new contracts could be in the offing.

SpotlightSAUDI ARABIA UNITED KINGDOM 09/05/2023

After pledging £1bn for UK green energy, Saudi conglomerate Alfanar opens new London subsidiary

The Almutlaq family conglomerate Alfanar, a key player in Saudi Arabia's energy and defence sectors, continues to build connections in London to protect its £1bn investment in the UK.

SpotlightFRANCE SAUDI ARABIA 02/05/2023

Airbus keeps low profile in Saudi mission-critical communications bid

Now the leading French mission-critical communications provider, Airbus is seeking to earn a share of the Saudi defence ministry's mission-critical communications contract. But delays on France's RRF radio network of the future project have the firm treading very cautiously in Riyadh.

FRANCE JORDAN SAUDI ARABIA 25/04/2023

Alexis Le Cour Grandmaison, civil defence champion in the Middle East

The Club de l'Export de la Sécurité Civile, a club aimed at exporting French civil defence, is planning a trip to Jordan and Saudi Arabia in May to lay the groundwork for an official visit and line up contracts in September.

FRANCE SAUDI ARABIA 24/04/2023

Tough preparations underway ahead of French defence minister's visit to Riyadh

Sébastien Lecornu is making preparations for a visit to Riyadh, where the French government is deep in discussion about the military component of the Franco-Saudi strategic partnership.

French Minister of the Army Sébastien Lecornu.

BAHRAIN FRANCE 21/04/2023

French paratrooper and boxing enthusiast punches weight for Bahraini princes' business

A former French special forces member turned security and business consultant, Richard Fabre is a close adviser to the two favourite sons of Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, as well as a boxing trainer.

SAUDI ARABIA 19/04/2023

MbS gets Riyadh Metro back on track but business partners wary

By replacing the head of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Mohammed bin Salman intends to give a new impetus to the Saudi capital's major flagship projects. The metro is first in line but the megaproject remains a delicate mission for the winning bidders and their local partners.

Test drive at King Abdullah Financial District station during an exclusive tour of the Riyadh Metro on 1 April 2021.

SpotlightLEBANON SAUDI ARABIA UNITED KINGDOM 18/04/2023

On the run from Mohammed bin Salman, King Abdullah's key arms broker finds refuge in Beirut

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's investigators are still on the hunt for Salah Fustok, the main negotiator of arms contracts with the National Guard under King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. The fugitive agent holds secrets about many Western defence companies' business dealings in Saudi Arabia.

IRAQ 13/04/2023

Oil firms DNO, Forza and HKN nervous about resuming Kurdish operations despite Erbil-Baghdad deal

Recent turmoil with Baghdad over the Kurdistan Regional Government's pursuit of economically vital oil sales has undermined the confidence of foreign oil companies in the region, raising fears some will not resume their activities.

FRANCE GERMANY SAUDI ARABIA UNITED STATES 12/04/2023

Airbus looks for new approach in Saudi Arabia as Boeing returns to kingdom's civil aviation market

Following the award of a massive new aircraft contract to Boeing by the Saudi authorities, the European aircraft manufacturer is looking to reorganise its sales strategy to ensure it keeps its place in the kingdom's aviation sector.

SpotlightSAUDI ARABIA UNITED STATES 11/04/2023

Boeing struggles to convert commercial success into Saudi defence contracts

While the US aircraft manufacturer has won strong commercial success with Saudi's Riyadh Air and Saudia Airlines it is having trouble locking in contracts with the country's defence industry. It is exploring several new strategic approaches, and even considering relocating its programmes with AlSalam Aerospace to the US.

PAKISTAN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 06/04/2023

Company of Pakistani finance minister's sons does business with security chiefs

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar's sons run a business in Dubai that is said to provide discreet investment advice and other services to Pakistani intelligence and military officials.

From left: Ali Mustafa Dar, Ishaq Dar and Hasnain Dar.

AFGHANISTAN CHINA 06/04/2023

Metallurgical Corporation of China changes its strategy in Afghanistan

The Chinese Communist Party has called on its business lobbyists in Kabul to get the Taliban government to take action to protect mining and energy production sites. In return, it is ready to offer fresh investment.

FRANCE MIDDLE EAST 04/04/2023

Gulf nations show little interest in France's special forces seminar

SOFINS, the trade fair designed to put French defence industry players in touch with their special forces and intelligence clients, is traditionally the go-to place to impress foreign delegations. However, this year's event failed to garner as much attention from the Gulf as its organisers would have liked.

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Former PM Raffarin helps Saudi-French Business Council aiming for involvement in MbS's projects

Tikehau, Ardian, Rothschild, Bpifrance: French funds woo Al Othaim clan

From Israeli drones to finance, MbZ's son Hamdan gets into Abu Dhabi's key industries Free access

David Haworth, the ex-US Air Force pilot advising Jakarta on its aircraft acquisitions Free

Western partners pull away from Dahra in wake of espionage scandal

Sheikh Nasser launches defence telecoms project to expand influence over Bahraini intelligence

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David Haworth, the ex-US Air Force pilot advising Jakarta on its aircraft acquisitions

BLER pushes for Singapore venture with Cyberio despite shareholder spat

ISR firm Sierra Nevada caught up in Turkish electoral battle

After pledging £1bn for UK green energy, Saudi conglomerate Alfanar opens new London subsidiary

Airbus keeps low profile in Saudi mission-critical communications bid

Alexis Le Cour Grandmaison, civil defence champion in the Middle East

Tough preparations underway ahead of French defence minister's visit to Riyadh

French paratrooper and boxing enthusiast punches weight for Bahraini princes' business

MbS gets Riyadh Metro back on track but business partners wary

On the run from Mohammed bin Salman, King Abdullah's key arms broker finds refuge in Beirut

Oil firms DNO, Forza and HKN nervous about resuming Kurdish operations despite Erbil-Baghdad deal

Airbus looks for new approach in Saudi Arabia as Boeing returns to kingdom's civil aviation market

Boeing struggles to convert commercial success into Saudi defence contracts

Company of Pakistani finance minister's sons does business with security chiefs

Metallurgical Corporation of China changes its strategy in Afghanistan

Gulf nations show little interest in France's special forces seminar

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