Intelligence Weekly REPORTS

Defense pact as Saudi CP Mohammad-Trump meeting approaches

King Salman’s health condition update. U.S.-Hamas talks in Doha. UAE’s approach for dealing with Iran.

In defense, an update on Egypt’s talks with China on Type 039A submarine. From KSA, Al-Suwayed’s defense preferences. Al-Ohali’s priorities and eyed partnerships. General Al-Ruwaili—Kurilla meeting. Qatari cooperation with Turkiye’s Aselsan. UAE cooperation with China on hypersonic missiles and EW.

Prince Khaled discussed enhancing Saudi-U.S. defense relations with Hegseth

Saudi CP Mohammad’s plan to ease U.S.-China trade tensions. Abu Dhabi CP Khaled’s current priorities. Kuwaiti Emir Meshaal on reviving parliament in 2025. UAE President Mohammad’s visit to Italy. UAE Sheikh Tahnoon’s humanitarian role in Ukraine.

In defense, Egypt is in talks with Dassault for additional Rafales. Saudi AI cooperation with France. Saudi talks with ArianeGroup on satellite defense. UAE EDGE in talks with KAI on Surion helicopter TOT.

KSA balancing Palestinian state demand with benefits from the U.S.

KSA leveraging ties with Trump to enhance regional and international presence. Saudi Prince Khaled’s visit to the U.S. Qatari concerns about international standing. UAE’s ruling establishment roles and Trump. UAE President Mohammad bridging gaps between Europe and Trump.

In defense, Egypt’s naval cooperation with Spain, Saudi Prince Turki’s priorities for the RSAF. SAMI AEC-ELT MoU. Saudi talks with France on submarines. Al-Otaibi-Lupoli meeting. UAE views on Italy’s defense industry.

Saudi CP Mohammad-Rubio meeting

Reasons behind Trump choosing the Kingdom for summit with Putin. CP Mohammad delaying Royal Court restructure. UAE President Mohammad’s meeting with Zelenskyy. UAE’s mediation between Iran and the U.S. UAE’s crypto partnership with U.S. Ongoing anti-corruption measures in Kuwait. Omani Sayyid Theyazin’s rising role in regional affairs.

In defense, Egypt’s ASY’s cooperation with Turkiye’s STM. Saudi Shamal Group-Italy’s ELT MoU. Qatar receives offer from Saab for 340 AEW&C aircraft. UAE EDGE’s 2024 accomplishments overview and eyed markets.

Witkoff’s “broad Middle East agreement”

Qatari Emir Tamim navigating ties with the U.S. in light of Trump’s Gaza plan. Saudi CP Mohammad on U.S. calls to receive Gazans in the Kingdom. The UAE views Trump’s statements on Gaza differently. President Mohammad-Macron meeting and Emirati AI investments in France. Iran’s view of the Beijing Agreement’s fate amid regional setbacks.

In defense, Kuwait’s foreign defense cooperation direction. Saudi CoS General Al-Ruwaili's 2025 priorities. KSA enhancing cooperation with South Korea. Sofon Industries progress. UAE’s MBRSC-Thales Alenia Space MoU.

Saudi diplomatic quest facing attempts to displace Gazans

UAE’s strategy to reverse Trump’s decision on Gaza. Sultan Haitham of Oman discusses normalization prospects. Iran’s strategy to restore regional influence. UAE’s efforts for a Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine.

In defense, Turkish KAAN fighters are on offer to KSA. Saudi GADD and Roketsan discuss cruise missiles. SAMI in talks with Shield AI. UAE EDGE acquires stake in Israel’s Thirdeye Systems. Priorities of the new UAE Navy Commander Major General Hamid Al-Rumaithi. Sheikh Tahnoon reacts to DeepSeek. 

Saudi CP Mohammad’s approach for dealing with Trump

CP Mohammad-Witkoff meeting. CP Mohammad on Trump relisting Houthis as terrorists. UAE President Mohammad on Trump lifting sanctions on West Bank settlers. UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon on dealing with Witkoff. Normalization prospects between Qatar and Israel.

In defense, Egypt in talks with Hanwha for the K239 Chunmoo MLRS. Al-Otaibi’s meeting with France’s Falcon. Saudi Prince Khaled’s priorities. Emirati Minister Al-Mazrouei’s efforts regarding international partnerships. Update on EDGE’s FCx30 offer to Greece.

Saudi CP Mohammad on Trump’s inauguration speech

CP Mohammad’s vision for post-war Gaza. UAE President Mohammad’s view on Trump’s inauguration speech. Qatar’s 2025 regional stability policy. Kuwaiti Emir Tamim to expand corruption investigations. Saudi Nazaha’s 2025 expected operations.

In defense, Egypt’s MoMP in talks with Rheinmetall for LUNA UAV. Saudi SAMI-AEC’s AI cooperation with Lockheed Martin. Qatari Barzan Holdings’ CEO Al-Khater 2025 defense priorities. Abu Dhabi CP Khaled’s 2025 priorities for advanced defense technology. UAE’s AI MoU with Malaysia. Satrec Initiative submits an offer for the UAE’s satellite tender.

KSA: On escalating Red Sea situation

CP Mohammad-Witkoff meeting, Emir Tamim’s assurances amid Qatar’s rising regional role. UAE’s post-war Gaza plan expectations and President Mohammad’s views on Turkiye’s rising regional role.

In defense, Egypt’s Barracuda deal update. Saudi SAMI’s AI integration projects; Todaro deal update. Qatari Sheikh Saud’s 2025 priorities. UAE EDGE in talks with Israel regarding the Hermes 900 UAV.

UAE’s defense budget focus for 2025

UAE President Sheikh Mohammad on looming U.S.-China trade war. Emirati efforts to end the Ukraine War. Kuwaiti Emir Meshaal and nationality revocation campaign.

Saudi defense budget allocations for 2025. Al-Ohali’s visit to SAMI’s facilities.

Qatar’s 2025 defense budget. UAE talks with China on hypersonic defense radar. Trump’s conditions regarding the F-35 deal with UAE.