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Saudi Arabia, United States
Muslim World League back in Washington ahead of Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia

As tensions ease between both countries, the global Muslim body has been tasked with polishing the Kingdom's image in the United States. To help, it has roped in BGR Government Affairs, a lobbying business familiar with Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia
Cyberhawk in pole position for aerial surveillance work at Neom megacity project

Following a visit to Saudi Arabia by a senior management team, British company Cyberhawk is looking to get its drone surveillance system into use on the Neom project via a partnership with local company Shamal Technologies.

Saudi Arabia, United States
Phalanx v CSI : Saudi Arabian FMS deal dogged by commission battle

US-Saudi Arabian defence deals appear to go smoothly, yet behind the scenes there are often multiple agents fighting tooth and nail to get them done, sometimes triggering litigation like the ongoing spat involving anti-IED specialist CSI.

France, Saudi Arabia
French groups dream of MbS' big entertainment projects

As most cultural and tourism cooperation projects with Riyadh are winding down, a French delegation is on its way to the Saudi capital.

France, Saudi Arabia
French consultants devising new avenue for business diplomacy with Riyadh

Negotiations on major contracts between Paris and Riyadh are at a standstill but a new network is gradually being set up, particularly in the naval field.

Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Together with Abu Dhabi, Riyadh sets up a new Yemeni Presidential Council

While still trying to find a way out of the Yemeni conflict, Riyadh - in close cooperation with its Gulf allies - has just set up a new council made up of the highest ranking senior loyalists.

Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
No more lifeline in Riyadh for King Saud bin Abdulaziz's son in London court case

Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz al-Saud owes money to Kuwaiti telecommunications company Zain. His case is being ruled in London despite his attemps to avoid it. In Riyadh, he has been pushed to the sidelines.

Saudi Arabia
Riyadh uses Spire Solutions deal to attract fresh cyber education capacity

Dubai-based cyber systems distribution group Spire Solutions, which has teamed up with Saudi Arabia's leading cyber training body, the SAFCSP, brings with it its own army of experts. This will enable Riyadh to reduce its dependence on US instructors, and boost Haboob, the company running its cyber offensive activities.

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Nuclear Energy Holding Company to spearhead MbS's nuclear ambitions

In early March, Saudi Arabia locked in a key step for the rollout of its nuclear programme with the creation of a supervisory entity modelled on that of its Emirati neighbour. The kingdom is also making progress on its choice of constructor for its first reactors.

The Intelligence Gazette
Israeli anti-missile system, Turkish-Kazakh cooperation, Macron decorates special forces

Israel/Gulf
Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Manama eye Tel Aviv's anti-missile shield

Turkey/Kazakhstan
Kazakh and Turkish military intelligence services strengthen rapprochement

France
President Emmanuel Macron and Special Forces' love-in continues