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Amit Forlit, GardaWorld, Voluntas Advisory, Crisis24

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

London Who is paying investigator Amit Forlit's legal fees?

KyivGardaWorld protects NATO in Ukraine

CopenhagenVoluntas Advisory keeps watch for UN in Jordan and Ukraine

LondonCrisis24 picks out new operations VP

France, Switzerland
Orange Cyberdefense gets closer to UN agencies through SCRT

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has recently renewed information security contracts with three firms including the freshly-acquired Swiss subsidiary of Orange Cyberdefense.

France, Saudi Arabia
Expo 2030: Hopscotch oversees low-key Saudi lobbying in Paris

With a number of Saudi ministers expected in Paris this week as part of efforts to draw up a strategic bilateral partnership, French lobbying agency Hopscotch is backing the kingdom's efforts to be chosen as host for World Expo 2030.

Saudi Arabia, UAE
Abu Dhabi challenges Riyadh for UNESCO director-general role

Audrey Azoulay will step down as DG of UNESCO in 2025 and Saudi Arabia's designs on the prestigious international role now face a challenge from the UAE as the neighbouring countries both seek to raise their profiles and influence.

Israel, Qatar
Tus Airways flights add towards normalisation of Qatari-Israeli relations

While Qatar has yet to enter the Abraham Accords, the FIFA World Cup has provided for an unprecedented Qatari-Israeli rapprochement, with Israeli fans in Doha for the event. Many have come on flights run by Tus Airways.

France, Kazakhstan
All eyes on Orano at Paris celebration of Kazakhstan's Republic Day

Kazakhstan's national day was the perfect opportunity to have a chic little shindig at the Pavillon Royal in Paris. This diplomatic event encouraging bilateral projects attracted companies like uranium miner Orano.

Saudi Arabia
Riyadh sets its sights on UNESCO's top job

Determined to become a world tourist destination by promoting its history, Saudi Arabia is rolling out a discreet influence strategy. After having laid its first groundwork, Riyadh is now working to secure the leadership of UNESCO.