Intelligence Weekly REPORTS
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Thursday, February 20, 2025
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.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
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.
Thursday, February 06, 2025
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.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
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.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
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.
Thursday, January 09, 2025
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.
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