31 March 2019
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MENA STRATEGIC OPINION ARTICLES
VEROCY COMMENTARY ARTICLES
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29 March 2019anemptytextllineThe already strained relationship between NATO’s two main armed forces contributors, USA and Turkey, is looking for a High Noon scenario the next week... -
21 March 2019anemptytextllineBahrain could become a major oil player in the region in the next three years, according to a Verocy expert. -
19 March 2019anemptytextllineSaudi Arabia’s holdings in United States government debt securities dropped by $9 billion in January from a month earlier, official data showed. -
18 March 2019anemptytextllineOPEC countries have decided to postpone a decision regarding the future of a deal with several non-OPEC states to reduce oil output, and thereby suppl... -
26 February 2019anemptytextllineDuring the next few months the oil market could be hit—again—by some decisive changes, as the bromance between OPEC and Russia seems to be cooling dow... -
9 January 2019anemptytextllineSaudi Arabia has extended the validity of work visas for expatriates to two years, instead of the current one-year period, without any additional... -
5 January 2019anemptytextllineThe 2019 oil market, at least in the first two quarters, will be very volatile, Cyril Widdershoven, a Middle East geopolitical specialist and ene... -
28 June 2018anemptytextllineOne of the world's most prolific gas regions, the East Mediterranean, is currently witnessing extremely high activity. In addition to Egypt'... -
29 May 2018anemptytextllineOil prices saw a steep correction last week, but a sustained move lower is unlikely as geopolitical risk and sanctions on Venezuela on Iran keep marke... -
26 April 2018anemptytextllineA string of new discoveries in the Mediterranean could boost upstream investment in Egypt as the country is looking to become a key supplier to the Eu...
ARAB DEFENSE INDUSTRY PAPERS
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UAE enhances military presence in Egypt, Iran considering construction of naval nuclear propulsion, Iraq reportedly warming up to S400 purchase, Saudi-Russian S400 negotiation said to be on track despite rumors about challenging t... -
Germany stops arms exports to countries involved in Yemen war, Qatar and the U.S. convene first Strategic Dialogue, Turkish President Erdogan bolsers his grip on the country's defense industry, speculation about the UAE's purchase...
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Bahrain and the U.S. extend the Defense Cooperation Agreement, Qatar showcases Chinese-made SY400 BP-12A missile systems, Saudi Arabia and the UAE form new alliance Iran unveils the model of a new training ship, STM confident abou...
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Russia and Qatar sign military-technical agreement, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to negotiate S-400 air defense system with Russia, Saudi Arabia to receive U.S. THAAD air defense system, UAE appoints first Minister of State for Artifi...
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Egypt and the UAE underline importance of strategic partnership, U.S. opens first permanent military base in Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UK sign new cooperation agreement, Turkey boosts defense spending by $2.2bn, Morocco gets 3D...
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Iran’s Parliament approves new Minister of Defense Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Iran and Saudi Arabia to exchange diplomatic visits soon, Turkey and Iran to boost military cooperation, Israel to test new ...
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Iran deploys -300PMU2 LR air defense systems, Putin signs law to ratify Syrian base deal, Russia and Turkey agree on S-400, U.S. Navy builds Triton UAV base in UAE, Turkey and Indonesia expand defense industrial cooperation, Turke...
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GCC in limbo after outbreak of Qatar crisis, Mohammed bin Salman named Crown Prince, Turkish Parliament approves cooperation agreements with Qatar, Saudi-U.S. "mother of all defense deals", Brazil receives UAE Minsiter of State fo...
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Major U-turn in U.S. defense export policy vis-à-vis Saudi Arabia?, Russia and Turkey said to have reached ageement on S400, U.S. Secretary Mattis on Middle East tour, HH Mohammed bin Zayed receives President Putin, Egypt said to ...
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U.S. missiles and Russian air defense in Syria, Oman and iran discuss broadening of defense cooperation, Turkish Altay MBT gets Ukranian engine, Russia and Iran sign helicopter JV, Taiwanese C-UAV system spotted in Mosul, Hürkus j...
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Turkey to open largest overseas base in Somalia, Saudi King travels APAC region, Emirati-Somali spat over naval base, Australia and UAE consider 10-year defnse plan, Turkey's SSM unveils new strategy paper, Belarus and Tawazun Eco...
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UAE air defense on the move, Egypt envisions Red Sea strategy, Turkey and Pakistan looking to expand military ties, NATO opens new Gulf Center, TAI and BAE Systems join forces for TF-X fighter program, VOP CZ to cooperate with NIM...
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Saudi Arabia quickly regains allies, Iran to expand missile defense power, new Egyptian national security priorities, TAI-SNC jointly develop Freedom Trainer for U.S. Air Force, Turkish, Saudi firms sign joint venture, Saab to sup...
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GCC and UK announce renewed "strategic partnership", Egypt's interest in stepping up defense cooperation with Pakistan, Iran's role in Gulf militarization, Turkey's plea for increased technology cooperation among NATO members, mas...
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Renewed call to deepen GCC military cooperation, MENA/GCC response on the election of Donlad Trump as the 45th US President, Israeli worries about Russian influence on Hezbollah, Raytheon Chief meets Saudi Deputy Crown Prince, FNS...
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UAE military base in Libya revealed, Saudi Arabia under threat of losing allies, Russian plans for Egypt could stir controversy, Qatar-Indonesia defense cooperation, Japan to expand Djibouti military base, Pakistan calls for trila...
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Baghdad's long-term interest in partnering with NATO, first Turkish military base in Africa, JASTA and the consequences for the Middle East role of the U.S., Havelsan's patent application on submarine subsystems, defense cooperati...
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$38bn in U.S. military aid to Israel, Saudi Arabia's "pivot" to China and Japan, Russia's military cooperation agreements with Qatar and Bahrain, Saudi Arabia's purchase of Chinese Wing Loong UAV
ARAB SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND ARTICLES
SAUDI ARABIA STRATEGIC UPDATE - ARCHIVE
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Saudi economy under pressure, but light at the end of tunnel Aramco IPO listing fight heats up, while OPEC deal supports it Saudi Corruption Strategy not spooking investors, supporting MBS Saudi Corruption Crackdown Could Perma... -
Arab Mirage or Facts, Future Investment Initiative 2017: Saudi Arabia’s future Trump Just Made Iran A Wildcard Oil Markets Fear Iraqi Escalation MBS strategy to be on track ... and 40 pages of strategic news -
India new Saudi investment hub or diversification of risks? Saudi Aramco confronted by Yuan oil trade demand China Oil Markets Fear Iraqi Escalation Is This The Geopolitical Shift Of The Century? ... and 40 pages of st... -
Saudi Arabia’s future: From Kingdom of Oil to Start Up Hub and Fintech center? Saudi Arabia enters “Fun Land” Middle-East Tensions Soar After Critical Phone Call OPEC’s Latest Report Signals An Oil Price Rally Why A... -
Saudi Iran political thaw not yet imminent Qatar Saudi crisis Phase 2.0? Saudi financial situation still under threat The Aramco IPO: A Geopolitical Game Of Thrones Saudi Arabia China to challenge Dollar Oil connection... -
New desalination private finance wave hits Saudi Arabia Aramco IPO still undecided on listings Saudi financials showing positive change Saudi tourism adventures to become big ticket or challenge? Saudi Shia region thre... -
Saudi Arabia opens up military deals Russia Russian LNG targeted by Aramco Saudi internal discussions to change OPEC cut strategy? OPEC exports under pressure. Saudi Manifa problem sign of troubles? ... and 25 pages of... -
New crown prince of Riyadh takes on the world, region under pressure? Saudi Arabia Turkey cooperation under extreme pressure due to Qatar MSCI upgrade could bring Saudi Arabia hard-needed billions per barrel puts Saudi ne... -
Saudi Qatar Rift, Muslim Brotherhood, energy and media crisis - instability Saudi-Russian oil cooperation expansion of mutual benefit? Saudi Shi’a region unrest building up? Tiran-Sanafir deal reached, conflict between Ca... -
Saudi Arabia steps up defense sector developments Saudi economy moves to renewed growth Aramco preparations continue, management shakeup linked to markets US-Saudi defense deals show of force Trump or deal making MBS? ... -
Saudi Arabia to join Chinese ‘Belt and Road Initiative’, India worried Saudi foreign divestment needs countered by higher oil prices Aramco transparency 2.0 enough for London listing? Are The Saudis Preparing A Bullish Su... -
Saudi Arabia’s multibillion arms deal comes with strings attached Saudi Arabia still focusing OPEC strategy on cut extension Non-oil sector growth Saudi Arabia increases April Saudi Power Struggle Could Destabilize The En... -
Oil production cut needed to counter economic-political issues Saudi Arabia Economy Saudi Arabia still under pressure, IMF report Saudi Arabia to receive more US military assistance? Capital market reforms Saudi Arabia to speed... -
Saudi Arabia targets oil market changes, Europe again in focus Saudi financials are hit by cost increase Renewables drive Saudi Arabia due to crude oil prices and electricity demand increase Job creation crucial for Saudi Arabi... -
Saudi Egypt strategic reset imminent and needed Saudi Arabia’s Asian investment spree linked to Aramco IPO Saudi financials showing improvement as growing US debt shows Saudi Aramco IPO Under Pressure, As 9/11 Lawsuits An... -
Saudi Arabia – US, cooperation based on regional threats or financial incentives? Saudi to sign deals with Bahrain worth 3mln Iranian haj pilgrim arrangement complete Saudi Arabia GCC mobile phone market rebounds after 20...
ARAB SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND MONITOR - ARCHIVE
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ADIA’s returns under pressure, Asia focus continues IPO ADNOC targets downstream assets, strategy started with a flaw? Qatari SWF is key to Gulf rift developments ... and 34 pages of country focus investment news
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KIA reporting positive results Gulf conflict hitting Qatar’s QIA Turkish SWF already feeling Erdogan’s wrath’ ... and 34 pages of country focus investment news -
Libya’s SWF LIA still a political tool? Turkey’s SWF targets new investments via roadshow Qatari regional troubles not blocking QIA investments yet Aramco IPO still undecided on listings Iranian NDFI showing improvemen... -
ADIA’s returns under pressure, Asia focus continues IPO ADNOC targets downstream assets, strategy started with a flaw? Qatari SWF is key to Gulf rift developments ... and 34 pages of country focus investment news -
Kuwait SWF KIA under pressure Middle East SWFs emerge as most active realty investors Bahrain’s Mumtalakat targets Saudi IPO and Russian investments Saudi Arabia steps up defense sector developments Russian investments... -
Middle East funds not yet interested in green ADIA arbitration Citigroup lost UK Brexit still seen by QIA Qatar as a real estate opportunity Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) future to be decided soon? Turkey’s SWF st... -
GCC SWFs future under pressure, strategies to be changed due to oil prices? Norwegian SWF cuts coal, but still increasing activities in oil producing countries? UAE SWFs to follow into Qatar’s steps, Russian investments targ... -
Turkisch SWF making headlines, Indepent or Political? Abu DHani SWFs merger right answer to oil revenue fall? Qatari-Russian geopolitical relations behind new investment plans QIA? Aramco IPO heating up , PIF new giant on... -
Saudi Arabia Reassess U.S. Investment Strategies Libyan Investment Authority is Still Up for Grabs Omani Investment Funds to Spearhead Economic Diversification ... and 25 pages of country focus investment news -
Riyadh and Abu Dhabi Lead Diversification of GCC SWFs Deeper Questons Raised about UAE’s IPIC Relationship with 1MDB The Significance of Qatari Investment in Russia’s Rosneft … and 20 pages of country focus investment news ...