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France
France's ADIT wins lion's share of economic intelligence contract in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

France's ADIT has won the most lucrative contract, worth €409,000, to implement the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region’s economic intelligence roadmap.

Bahrain, France
Amarante International gets new Gulf-based partner

A company from Bahrain has become a shareholder in French security and corporate intelligence firm Amarante International. The Gulf-based firm will thus join SERIS, while Alexandre Hollander will retain control of Amarante which was founded in 2007.

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K2, Michelin and AZ Security

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

New YorkK2 acquires AI firm from Kroll-affiliated VC group

ParisEx-ANSSI official replaces former DGSE executive as Michelin's security chief

ParisAZ Security secures lucrative UAE Paris embassy contract

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Idemia and Jean-Louis Bruguière, Amarante in Liberia, Onet and Ottawa

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

Bangkok/SingaporeFormer anti-terrorism judge Jean-Louis Bruguière, a short-lived consultant for Idemia

BrusselsAmarante to protect EU missions in Liberia

OttawaOnet sets its sights on Canada

Israel, UAE
Amarante International and International SOS called on to evacuate expats

Evacuation routes for expats and their families were set up as early as Sunday in Dubai and Israel following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's response to them. At least two French security firms based in the region have been involved in these operations.

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Amarante's winning streak, Byblos at Orano, Kessner Capital Management

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

ParisEU contracts for Amarante International

ParisByblos joins Orano

Paris/Abu DhabiFrench defence experts supporting Africa-focused Kessner Capital Management

Europe
EU appoints watchdogs to monitor elections

The European Union's election observation missions (EOMs), one of the EU's few instruments of power, have recently been assigned new service providers, all backed by security companies.

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Topaz Group, Legion of Honour in Hanoi, Troost vs Srivastava

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

ParisAmarante International's Arnaud Dessenne joins Heracles

HanoiFrench honour for Openasia boss

New YorkPrivate investigators facing exposure in Russian oil traders' battle

Afghanistan
Amarante prevails in spat over EU diplomats' security deal in Kabul

The British firm IDG Security was due to start providing security for the European Union delegation in Afghanistan on 1 October. But at the last minute, the current provider Amarante saw its contract extended. The possibility of a new tender is becoming increasingly likely.

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Irena hiring, Apus Intelligence and the Balkans, Geos defeated

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

ParisIrena boosts its team with private security veteran

London/TiranaA new Balkans boutique firm

ParisAfter losing out on EUCAP Somalia, Geos defeated at European Court of Justice

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Amarante's UAE Parisian security contract, Portman's promotions, Dubai's tower of corporate spooks

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

ParisAmarante wins Abu Dhabi security contract in Paris

New YorkPromotions galore at former Diligence entity Portman

DubaiCorporate spooks converging at DIFC's Index Tower

Libya
EU court rejects compensation plea of former GardaWorld and Amarante International staff in Libya

Two private security agents arrested in Libya in 2023 accused the European Union EUBAM mission of failing to obtain the licences needed to protect them during the mission. The EU Court of Justice has rejected their appeal.

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EU in Afghanistan, Forward Global cyber, S-RM in the UK courts

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

KabulIDG Security ready to take over from Amarante International

ParisForward Global takes on new cyber director

LondonS-RM Intelligence taken to court by 'former introducer'

France
French military intelligence looks to La mètis for analytics tools

France's military intelligence directorate has launched a major outsourcing programme with the private sector. Among the 26 companies being contacted is a relatively new developer of artificial intelligence-powered tools, La mètis.