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Spotlight | Saudi Arabia, United States
US consultancy Jones Group's secret contract with Saudi intelligence agency linked to Khashoggi murder

Jones Group International's contracts with the Saudi army and government are public knowledge. But it also has a secret contract with the kingdom's PSS security agency, whose leaders, says the US, are linked to the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Yemen
Saleh clan continues to lead anti-Houthi intelligence efforts

By announcing in the press on 6 May that they had arrested several Yemeni agents from an intelligence cell, the Houthi movement's security services relaunched their hunt for supporters of former Yemeni president Ali Abdallah Saleh.

Saudi Arabia
NCMS to play key role in Saudi R&D defence drive

As it looks to develop a sovereign defence industry, Riyadh is keen to boost its defence research capacity. To do this, the General Authority for Defense Development is relying on the low-profile National Company for Mechanical Systems, which is the kingdom's leading conduit for technology transfers.

France, Saudi Arabia
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.

Jordan
Jordanian intelligence searches for encrypted communications provider

As it continues to take measures to increase cooperation between its intelligence and security services, Amman is looking for a provider to secure its communications.

The Intelligence Gazette
Russian defectors, Netanyahu takes Shin Bet head to Amman, US spy integration procedures reviewed

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community. This week, we bring news from Oslo, Amman, Washington and Moscow.

Norway/France/Russia Russian defector's story challenged

Israel/Jordan Shin Bet director joins Netanyahu on reassurance mission in Amman

United States Intelligence services revise their integration procedures

United States Congress scrutinises DIA's HR management

Oman, United States
Washington turns to Oman to mediate in US hostage talks in Syria

The US and Oman are stepping up their bilateral cooperation, particularly in intelligence, and Washington is hoping that by the same token the sultanate can help obtain the release of US hostages in Syria.