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Saudi Arabia
Abdullah bin Bandar given strategic role

Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, who is close to Mohamed [...]

Subscribers only Agencies 13.06.2018

Israel
Artificial intelligence changes face of lie detection

The development of facial recognition and behavioural observation software is opening up a new market in lie detection for investigative forces all over the world. A number of startups, such as Sensority or Affective, are working in this area.

Subscribers only Cybersecurity 05.06.2018

UAE
Knowledge steps in to help UAE army

With the UAE armed forces still struggling in Yemen, Abu Dhabi has turned to retired US soldiers for their expertise. [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 30.05.2018

Saudi Arabia
MbS takes control of Saudi Arabia's construction sector

Patiently orchestrated by the royal palace, the demise of Saudi Oger leaves the way free for the Crown Prince to establish his own construction empire.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 30.05.2018

Saudi Arabia
Companies close to Mohammed bin Salman take over cyber security sector

Cyber security and cyber attack have become the domain of companies that are closely controlled by the Salman clan.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 30.05.2018

Iran, Israel, Russia
Kremlin braces for stand-off with Tehran over Syria

In his recent meeting with Bashar Al Assad in Sochi, Vladimir Putin made himself clear regarding Iranian troops deployed in Syria.

Subscribers only 30.05.2018

Iraq
Spymasters Barzani and Talabani seek common ground

According to our sources, Erbil spymaster Masrour Barzani, the head [...]

Subscribers only 30.05.2018

Africa, France
Intelligence services keep tabs on Wagner

According to our sources, the French intelligence services are keeping a close eye on contacts between the Russian authorities and [...]

Subscribers only Operations 16.05.2018

Iran
Tehran braces for tension at home

Iran's ministry of intelligence, the Vaja (Vezarat-e Ettela'at Jomhuri-ye Eslami-ye Iran, MOIS), is concerned about renewed efforts by its neighbours [...]

Subscribers only Agencies 16.05.2018

Singapore, UAE
Emerging SIGINT powers seek own cyber-bounty hunters

Abu Dhabi and Singapore are increasingly positioning themselves in this strategic market.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 16.05.2018

Yemen
Houthi intelligence looks to professionalise

Up against an Arab coalition that has the direct support of the United States, Houthi leader Abdelmalek Al Houthi is looking to improve his intelligence services' modus operandi.

Subscribers only 16.05.2018

Lebanon
Nasrallah may have to go to Tehran

The visit by Qassem Suleimani, the head of the military [...]

Subscribers only 16.05.2018

Qatar
Cyber-contest between France and US in Doha

According to our sources, the Qatari armed forces wish to [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 16.05.2018

Europe, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia security tender, round two

The European External Action Service (EEAS) has recently relaunched a [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 16.05.2018

UAE, United States
Another shakeup at Nardello's Dubai office

Nardello & Co, the corporate intelligence firm founded by former [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 16.05.2018

UAE
Imad Lahoud helps Airbus partner Atlas Aerospace fly high

After a turbulent time in the headlines in France, Imad Lahoud is recovering nicely in Abu Dhabi in the shadow of the Al Mutawaa family's Atlas Group.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 02.05.2018

France, Saudi Arabia
Lawsuit sheds light on ODAS' relationships in Riyadh

Sidelined from future Franco-Saudi defence deals, the French military exports agency is being sued by an angry former consultant.

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 02.05.2018

Yemen
US steps up support to Arab coalition

The two Saudi raids on April 19 and 27 that [...]

Subscribers only Defence 02.05.2018

Turkey
Contractors deploy regionally

Turkish private security firms are continuing their regional expansion. The [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 02.05.2018

Africa, Israel
Nassar prospects in Gabon

Israeli security consultant Victor Nassar has recently reappeared in Libreville. [...]

Subscribers only Corporate Intel 02.05.2018

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Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia
Abdullah bin Bandar given strategic role

Israel
Artificial intelligence changes face of lie detection

UAE
Knowledge steps in to help UAE army

Saudi Arabia
MbS takes control of Saudi Arabia's construction sector

Saudi Arabia
Companies close to Mohammed bin Salman take over cyber security sector

Iran, Israel, Russia
Kremlin braces for stand-off with Tehran over Syria

Iraq
Spymasters Barzani and Talabani seek common ground

Africa, France
Intelligence services keep tabs on Wagner

Iran
Tehran braces for tension at home

Singapore, UAE
Emerging SIGINT powers seek own cyber-bounty hunters

Yemen
Houthi intelligence looks to professionalise

Lebanon
Nasrallah may have to go to Tehran

Qatar
Cyber-contest between France and US in Doha

Europe, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia security tender, round two

UAE, United States
Another shakeup at Nardello's Dubai office

UAE
Imad Lahoud helps Airbus partner Atlas Aerospace fly high

France, Saudi Arabia
Lawsuit sheds light on ODAS' relationships in Riyadh

Yemen
US steps up support to Arab coalition

Turkey
Contractors deploy regionally

Africa, Israel
Nassar prospects in Gabon

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Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia Abdullah bin Bandar given strategic role

Israel Artificial intelligence changes face of lie detection

UAE Knowledge steps in to help UAE army

Saudi Arabia MbS takes control of Saudi Arabia's construction sector

Saudi Arabia Companies close to Mohammed bin Salman take over cyber security sector

Iran, Israel, Russia Kremlin braces for stand-off with Tehran over Syria

Iraq Spymasters Barzani and Talabani seek common ground

Africa, France Intelligence services keep tabs on Wagner

Iran Tehran braces for tension at home

Singapore, UAE Emerging SIGINT powers seek own cyber-bounty hunters

Yemen Houthi intelligence looks to professionalise

Lebanon Nasrallah may have to go to Tehran

Qatar Cyber-contest between France and US in Doha

Europe, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia security tender, round two

UAE, United States Another shakeup at Nardello's Dubai office

UAE Imad Lahoud helps Airbus partner Atlas Aerospace fly high

France, Saudi Arabia Lawsuit sheds light on ODAS' relationships in Riyadh

Yemen US steps up support to Arab coalition

Turkey Contractors deploy regionally

Africa, Israel Nassar prospects in Gabon

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Saudi Arabia
Abdullah bin Bandar given strategic role

Israel
Artificial intelligence changes face of lie detection

UAE
Knowledge steps in to help UAE army

Saudi Arabia
MbS takes control of Saudi Arabia's construction sector

Saudi Arabia
Companies close to Mohammed bin Salman take over cyber security sector

Iran, Israel, Russia
Kremlin braces for stand-off with Tehran over Syria

Iraq
Spymasters Barzani and Talabani seek common ground

Africa, France
Intelligence services keep tabs on Wagner

Iran
Tehran braces for tension at home

Singapore, UAE
Emerging SIGINT powers seek own cyber-bounty hunters

Yemen
Houthi intelligence looks to professionalise

Lebanon
Nasrallah may have to go to Tehran

Qatar
Cyber-contest between France and US in Doha

Europe, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia security tender, round two

UAE, United States
Another shakeup at Nardello's Dubai office

UAE
Imad Lahoud helps Airbus partner Atlas Aerospace fly high

France, Saudi Arabia
Lawsuit sheds light on ODAS' relationships in Riyadh

Yemen
US steps up support to Arab coalition

Turkey
Contractors deploy regionally

Africa, Israel
Nassar prospects in Gabon