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General Intelligence Directorate

Egypt, Syria
Hossam Louka's star ascends within Syrian intelligence

Syrian spymaster Ali Mamlouk was noticably absent from the Arab Intelligence Forum, a major regional security meeting held in Cairo in November that was overseen by Abbas Kamel. But Mamlouk's absence was to Hossam Louka's advantage.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 24.11.2021

Syria
Pasdaran attacks US's Al-Tanf Syrian Garrison

Tehran's priority is to see US troops leave Syria and it has stepped up its deployment of armed drones, which were used to attack the Al-Tanf garrison in October.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 11.11.2021

Jordan
GID chief plays key role in restoring Jordan's diplomatic relations with Syria

Under King Abdullah II's instructions, Jordan's intelligence chief Ahmed Husni began working to restore diplomatic relations with neighbouring Syria back in 2019. After the first formal contacts between the two countries on 3 October, Jordan's next goal is to get Syria back into the Arab League.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 13.10.2021

Turkey, UAE
Intelligence action behind Turkey-UAE rapprochement

Recep Tayyip Erdogan's official meeting with UAE's national security advisor Tahnoon bin Zayed and renewed ties with Abu Dhabi is the fruit of behind-the-scenes regional intelligence operations. While there is still a deep political divide between the two countries, the Turkish president hopes to encourage future Emirati investment.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 01.09.2021

UAE national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan (left) and Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, 18 August 2021.

Jordan
Former Blackwater PR rallies support for Bassem Awadallah in Washington

Bassem Awadallah, who was condemned to prison in Jordan for 15 years along with Hassan bin Zaid and who holds US citizenship, is appealing to his friends in Washington with help from crisis PR expert Mark Corallo.

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 21.07.2021

Jordan
GID plays key role in Hamza allies' sedition trial

The Jordanian intelligence services have produced evidence against defendants close to Prince Hamza bin Hussein in a case that opened last week into an alleged plot to destablise Jordan's monarchy.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 30.06.2021

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia
ODAS contracts face scrutiny as part of Nexa probe

French examining magistrates probing the sale of Nexa cyber tools to Egypt want to extend their investigation to Saudi Arabian contracts as well, a development that is causing concern among a number of companies that supplied materiel through the export office ODAS.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 29.06.2021

Jordan
Abdullah II instructs GID to loosen grip on tribal leaders

As he sets about to restore the monarchy's image following a rare family rift, King Abdullah II has been forced to ease up on the kingdom's powerful tribes and order his spymasters to release prominent clan members.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 27.04.2021

Insiders | Middle East, Palestine, UAE
Mohammed Dahlan juggles UAE role and Palestinian ambitions

From his golden exile in Abu Dhabi, Mohammed Dahlan seems to be a constant presence in political and business affairs in the region, from the Balkans to Israel, Libya and Yemen, while staying discreetly in the shadows.

Subscribers only 26.04.2021

Mohammed Dahlan, former head of Preventive Security in Gaza.

Jordan
Royal clash concerns Amman's allies

The unusually public royal tensions in Jordan have exposed the country's weaknesses, much to the concern of its allies, who count on Jordan's stability for most of their operations in the region.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 07.04.2021

The deposed Jordanian Crown Prince Hamza bin Hussein was reportedly placed under house arrest on Apr

Jordan
King urges GID to improve cyber capabilities

Under orders to modernise since 2019, Jordan's foreign intelligence service is still not meeting expectations in cyber, prompting a stern reminder from King Abdullah II earlier this month.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 01.03.2021

Jordan, Palestine
GID concerned about management of Jerusalem holy sites

The head of Jordan's General Intelligence Directorate (GID), Ahmed Husni, made a surprise visit to Ramallah on 17 January with [...]

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 27.01.2021

Syria
Biden to finish what Obama started in Syria

President-elect Joe Biden and his secretary of state-designate Antony Blinken are considering appointing a number of Syria advisers to the new administration's Middle East team, most of them inherited from the Obama era. Just as the challenges on the ground.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 07.12.2020

Joe Biden and Antony Blinken, in 2013, at the White House.

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China, Europe
Chinese influence and interference in Western Europe

North Korea, Russia
Moscow and Pyongyang's budding 'romance'

France
Intelligence memos and grey zones before French courts

China, Europe, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States
The geopolitical power plays in Earth observation

Ukraine
Jamming wars

Insiders | China
Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

Insiders | Qatar
Barzan Holdings, Qatar's defence industry giant springing up out of the desert

General Intelligence Directorate

Egypt, Syria
Hossam Louka's star ascends within Syrian intelligence

Syria
Pasdaran attacks US's Al-Tanf Syrian Garrison

Jordan
GID chief plays key role in restoring Jordan's diplomatic relations with Syria

Turkey, UAE
Intelligence action behind Turkey-UAE rapprochement

Jordan
Former Blackwater PR rallies support for Bassem Awadallah in Washington

Jordan
GID plays key role in Hamza allies' sedition trial

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia
ODAS contracts face scrutiny as part of Nexa probe

Jordan
Abdullah II instructs GID to loosen grip on tribal leaders

Insiders | Middle East, Palestine, UAE
Mohammed Dahlan juggles UAE role and Palestinian ambitions

Jordan
Royal clash concerns Amman's allies

Jordan
King urges GID to improve cyber capabilities

Jordan, Palestine
GID concerned about management of Jerusalem holy sites

Syria
Biden to finish what Obama started in Syria

Jordan
GID talks to tribes with strategic role in region

Israel
Shin Bet fears fallout from annexation plan

Jordan
Abdullah II creates timely diversion by targeting GID

Jordan
GID takes charge of relationship with Baghdad

Jordan, Syria
GID/National Security discussions

Iraq
World's intelligence services scramble to find Al Baghdadi

Jordan
Comcent, General Intelligence Directorate's discreet broker

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China, Europe Chinese influence and interference in Western Europe

North Korea, Russia Moscow and Pyongyang's budding 'romance'

France Intelligence memos and grey zones before French courts

China, Europe, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States The geopolitical power plays in Earth observation

Ukraine Jamming wars

Insiders | China Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

Insiders | Qatar Barzan Holdings, Qatar's defence industry giant springing up out of the desert

General Intelligence Directorate

Egypt, Syria Hossam Louka's star ascends within Syrian intelligence

Syria Pasdaran attacks US's Al-Tanf Syrian Garrison

Jordan GID chief plays key role in restoring Jordan's diplomatic relations with Syria

Turkey, UAE Intelligence action behind Turkey-UAE rapprochement

Jordan Former Blackwater PR rallies support for Bassem Awadallah in Washington

Jordan GID plays key role in Hamza allies' sedition trial

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia ODAS contracts face scrutiny as part of Nexa probe

Jordan Abdullah II instructs GID to loosen grip on tribal leaders

Insiders | Middle East, Palestine, UAE Mohammed Dahlan juggles UAE role and Palestinian ambitions

Jordan Royal clash concerns Amman's allies

Jordan King urges GID to improve cyber capabilities

Jordan, Palestine GID concerned about management of Jerusalem holy sites

Syria Biden to finish what Obama started in Syria

Jordan GID talks to tribes with strategic role in region

Israel Shin Bet fears fallout from annexation plan

Jordan Abdullah II creates timely diversion by targeting GID

Jordan GID takes charge of relationship with Baghdad

Jordan, Syria GID/National Security discussions

Iraq World's intelligence services scramble to find Al Baghdadi

Jordan Comcent, General Intelligence Directorate's discreet broker

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About Intelligence Online

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Intelligence Online on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

China, Europe
Chinese influence and interference in Western Europe

North Korea, Russia
Moscow and Pyongyang's budding 'romance'

France
Intelligence memos and grey zones before French courts

China, Europe, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, United States
The geopolitical power plays in Earth observation

Ukraine
Jamming wars

Insiders | China
Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

Insiders | Qatar
Barzan Holdings, Qatar's defence industry giant springing up out of the desert

Egypt, Syria
Hossam Louka's star ascends within Syrian intelligence

Syria
Pasdaran attacks US's Al-Tanf Syrian Garrison

Jordan
GID chief plays key role in restoring Jordan's diplomatic relations with Syria

Turkey, UAE
Intelligence action behind Turkey-UAE rapprochement

Jordan
Former Blackwater PR rallies support for Bassem Awadallah in Washington

Jordan
GID plays key role in Hamza allies' sedition trial

Spotlight | France, Saudi Arabia
ODAS contracts face scrutiny as part of Nexa probe

Jordan
Abdullah II instructs GID to loosen grip on tribal leaders

Insiders | Middle East, Palestine, UAE
Mohammed Dahlan juggles UAE role and Palestinian ambitions

Jordan
Royal clash concerns Amman's allies

Jordan
King urges GID to improve cyber capabilities

Jordan, Palestine
GID concerned about management of Jerusalem holy sites

Syria
Biden to finish what Obama started in Syria

Jordan
GID talks to tribes with strategic role in region

Israel
Shin Bet fears fallout from annexation plan

Jordan
Abdullah II creates timely diversion by targeting GID

Jordan
GID takes charge of relationship with Baghdad

Jordan, Syria
GID/National Security discussions

Iraq
World's intelligence services scramble to find Al Baghdadi

Jordan
Comcent, General Intelligence Directorate's discreet broker