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Indonesia, UAE
Jakarta and Abu Dhabi's mystery arms project

Indonesia may have been the guest of honour at France's Eurosatory defence exhibition last week, but the country is mainly busy with its major Emirati cooperation. An investigation.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 24.06.2024

UAE
The networks surrounding Abu Dhabi's new strategic airport operator

Terminals Holding can count on support at the highest level in Abu Dhabi as it seeks to forge closer links with the UAE air force. Major private conglomerates, as well as public defence entities, gravitate around this tool of the emirate's parallel diplomacy.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 02.04.2024

UAE
Abu Dhabi influence lever Terminals Holding seeks work with own military

The aeronautical services company pampered by Abu Dhabi leaders and present on the international civilian market is now vying for work with the UAE armed forces.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 29.03.2024

UAE
From Yemen conflict to strategic Abu Dhabi fund, Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed's ascent owes nothing to chance

Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan's nephew and son-in-law is taking on a growing number of positions amid a palace revamp. In so doing, he has secured a place in Abu Dhabi's most important businesses.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 17.01.2024

Emirati Prince Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed in March 2023 in Dubai.

Spymaster | UAE
The Al Mubaraks, a clan devoted to serving Abu Dhabi's most secret interests

Although not royals themselves, members of the Al Mubarak clan are the Al Nahyan ruling family's closest advisers. As well as showcasing Abu Dhabi to the world, siblings Khaldoon, Razan and Mohammed each oversee areas of utmost importance to the emirate.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 13.10.2023

Spy Way of Life | UAE
Zuma Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed's favourite izayaka for fine-tuning deals over fine dining

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous dens where they meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online explores Zuma restaurant in Abu Dhabi, where princes and spymasters, and their foreign guests, discuss and make deals over tasty Japanese finger food.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 19.05.2023

Spotlight | France, Russia, UAE
Defence industry counter-espionage rife at Abu Dhabi IDEX

Echoes of the Russia-Ukraine conflict were present at the IDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi last month as industry players tried to gain intelligence about the latest technologies being developed by each side.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 06.03.2023

The Russian Helicopters stand at NAVDEX, an annual event held alongside the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi, on 20 February 2023.

UAE, United Kingdom
UAE Deputy PM's former business interests NMC, KBBO, Sayacorp battle it out in wake of fraud scandal

Administrators overseeing the liquidation of UAE healthcare giant NMC keep uncovering new revelations relating to fraud accusations faced by the firm. Other companies backed by the Emirates' Deputy Prime Minister Mansour bin Zayed have surfaced in the process.

Subscribers only Corporate Intelligence 16.01.2023

Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

Spymaster | UAE
From his top State Security seat, emir's son Khaled bin Mohammed prepares race for succession

As Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's power structure begins to take shape, his son Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan seems likely to become the next crown prince of Abu Dhabi. While he is strongly rooted in the Emirati security arena, the national security chief is already gaining in status.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 22.07.2022

Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Deputy National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates.

UAE
With MbZ now president, the bitter race for his succession has begun

Mohammed bin Zayed's election as UAE president rings in the epilogue of a power contest waged by Abu Dhabi's princes for months. A game of musical chairs, which is seeing Tahnoon bin Zayed competing against Khalid bin Mohammed to become crown prince, could lead to the ousting of Mansour bin Zayed in favour of Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

Subscribers only Government Intelligence 24.05.2022

Iran, UAE
Tanker that resurfaced as Iranian warship linked to Emirati royals

The well-connected Suwaidi family failed last month in its bid to sue its insurance company over a "lost" ship. The clan lies at the heart of labyrinthine interests that tie it to Abu Dhabi's royal dynasty.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 12.05.2022

Spotlight | UAE
Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan takes control of sovereign industries amid dynasty war

As foreign defence groups watch on looking for opportunities and amid brewing dynastic tensions, Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan is now at the helm of most of Abu Dhabi's armed groups: the new ADQ, the defence conglomerate EDGE and new entities active in various strategic sectors such as AI specialist Group 42.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 12.10.2021

The national security adviser of the UAE Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

Spotlight | UAE
Al Sayegh, financial privateer to the Abu Dhabi crown prince

Flitting between Bamako and Caracas to Damascus or N'Djamena, businessman Abdul Jabbar Al Sayegh is always in on the reconnaissance missions of use to Abu Dhabi, especially to presidential affairs minister Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan when it comes to matters of security and diplomacy.

Subscribers only International Dealmaking 06.07.2021

Ukraine
Jamming wars

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

Armenia, Azerbaijan, France
Information wars in the Caucasus

Israel
Israeli cyber bounces back after NSO woes

Kazakhstan
Inside Astana's bid to track down assets

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

Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan

Indonesia, UAE
Jakarta and Abu Dhabi's mystery arms project

UAE
The networks surrounding Abu Dhabi's new strategic airport operator

UAE
Abu Dhabi influence lever Terminals Holding seeks work with own military

UAE
From Yemen conflict to strategic Abu Dhabi fund, Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed's ascent owes nothing to chance

Spymaster | UAE
The Al Mubaraks, a clan devoted to serving Abu Dhabi's most secret interests

Spy Way of Life | UAE
Zuma Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed's favourite izayaka for fine-tuning deals over fine dining

Spotlight | France, Russia, UAE
Defence industry counter-espionage rife at Abu Dhabi IDEX

UAE, United Kingdom
UAE Deputy PM's former business interests NMC, KBBO, Sayacorp battle it out in wake of fraud scandal

Spymaster | UAE
From his top State Security seat, emir's son Khaled bin Mohammed prepares race for succession

UAE
With MbZ now president, the bitter race for his succession has begun

Iran, UAE
Tanker that resurfaced as Iranian warship linked to Emirati royals

Spotlight | UAE
Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan takes control of sovereign industries amid dynasty war

Spotlight | UAE
Al Sayegh, financial privateer to the Abu Dhabi crown prince

Israel, UAE, Yemen
Abu Dhabi plants first flags in Socotra

United Kingdom
Sussexes and Dos Santos boost Shillings' business

Spotlight | Iran, United States
Wildlife activists spy trial: Tehran opens new front against US

Spotlight | France, UAE
1MDB scandal: Qubaisi sets Dahlan and Squarcini onto his alleged blackmailers

France, Malaysia
1MBD affair has French connection

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Ukraine Jamming wars

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

Armenia, Azerbaijan, France Information wars in the Caucasus

Israel Israeli cyber bounces back after NSO woes

Kazakhstan Inside Astana's bid to track down assets

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

Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan

Indonesia, UAE Jakarta and Abu Dhabi's mystery arms project

UAE The networks surrounding Abu Dhabi's new strategic airport operator

UAE Abu Dhabi influence lever Terminals Holding seeks work with own military

UAE From Yemen conflict to strategic Abu Dhabi fund, Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed's ascent owes nothing to chance

Spymaster | UAE The Al Mubaraks, a clan devoted to serving Abu Dhabi's most secret interests

Spy Way of Life | UAE Zuma Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed's favourite izayaka for fine-tuning deals over fine dining

Spotlight | France, Russia, UAE Defence industry counter-espionage rife at Abu Dhabi IDEX

UAE, United Kingdom UAE Deputy PM's former business interests NMC, KBBO, Sayacorp battle it out in wake of fraud scandal

Spymaster | UAE From his top State Security seat, emir's son Khaled bin Mohammed prepares race for succession

UAE With MbZ now president, the bitter race for his succession has begun

Iran, UAE Tanker that resurfaced as Iranian warship linked to Emirati royals

Spotlight | UAE Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan takes control of sovereign industries amid dynasty war

Spotlight | UAE Al Sayegh, financial privateer to the Abu Dhabi crown prince

Israel, UAE, Yemen Abu Dhabi plants first flags in Socotra

United Kingdom Sussexes and Dos Santos boost Shillings' business

Spotlight | Iran, United States Wildlife activists spy trial: Tehran opens new front against US

Spotlight | France, UAE 1MDB scandal: Qubaisi sets Dahlan and Squarcini onto his alleged blackmailers

France, Malaysia 1MBD affair has French connection

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Ukraine
Jamming wars

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

Armenia, Azerbaijan, France
Information wars in the Caucasus

Israel
Israeli cyber bounces back after NSO woes

Kazakhstan
Inside Astana's bid to track down assets

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

Indonesia, UAE
Jakarta and Abu Dhabi's mystery arms project

UAE
The networks surrounding Abu Dhabi's new strategic airport operator

UAE
Abu Dhabi influence lever Terminals Holding seeks work with own military

UAE
From Yemen conflict to strategic Abu Dhabi fund, Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed's ascent owes nothing to chance

Spymaster | UAE
The Al Mubaraks, a clan devoted to serving Abu Dhabi's most secret interests

Spy Way of Life | UAE
Zuma Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed's favourite izayaka for fine-tuning deals over fine dining

Spotlight | France, Russia, UAE
Defence industry counter-espionage rife at Abu Dhabi IDEX

UAE, United Kingdom
UAE Deputy PM's former business interests NMC, KBBO, Sayacorp battle it out in wake of fraud scandal

Spymaster | UAE
From his top State Security seat, emir's son Khaled bin Mohammed prepares race for succession

UAE
With MbZ now president, the bitter race for his succession has begun

Iran, UAE
Tanker that resurfaced as Iranian warship linked to Emirati royals

Spotlight | UAE
Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan takes control of sovereign industries amid dynasty war

Spotlight | UAE
Al Sayegh, financial privateer to the Abu Dhabi crown prince

Israel, UAE, Yemen
Abu Dhabi plants first flags in Socotra

United Kingdom
Sussexes and Dos Santos boost Shillings' business

Spotlight | Iran, United States
Wildlife activists spy trial: Tehran opens new front against US

Spotlight | France, UAE
1MDB scandal: Qubaisi sets Dahlan and Squarcini onto his alleged blackmailers

France, Malaysia
1MBD affair has French connection