⚡ Energy Weekly | Issue #33/40 🇸🇦 Aramco East-West Pipeline: EPC talks, timeline 🇰🇼🇦🇪 Kuwait-UAE crude pipeline discussions 🇮🇶 Baghdad moves to cut Iranian gas reliance Read it 👇 tacticalreport.com/weekly/64… #Energy #MENA #SaudiArabia #Iraq"

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🛡️ Defense Weekly | Issue #33/43 🇦🇪 UAE: EDGE-Leonardo JVC prioritizes UAS, AI integration 🇸🇦 KSA: Red Sea Coalition builds maritime presence 🇰🇼 Kuwait: eyes South Korean air defense systems Read it 👇 tacticalreport.com/weekly/64… #Defense #MENA #UAE #KSA

Qatar is exploring opportunities to support Lebanon's struggling electricity sector following discussions between Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani (MBA) and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Unlock the following note to explore Qatari proposals for Lebanon's electricity sector, conditions for potential cooperation, QE's possible involvement, and the next steps under consideration. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…

Saudi Arabia is seeking to reinforce its air defense posture by turning to France, the UK, Egypt, and Pakistan for targeted support. Unlock the full note to explore how each cited country is committing to enhance Saudi Arabia’s air defense capabilities amid the Houthi conflict. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…

The Western fleet is unable to provide prolonged maritime surveillance, which requires deploying new helicopters and radar coverage, as well as allocating munitions and technical support to keep the ships operating. Unlock the following article for full insights. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…

Saudi Aramco is advancing plans for three new gas pipelines as the company prepares additional infrastructure projects to support the Kingdom's expanding gas sector. Unlock the following note to explore the proposed pipelines and their routes, estimated costs and project specifications, invited engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors, and key officials overseeing the projects. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…

On 18/10/2026, Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khaled Bin Salman (KBS) visited Abu Dhabi and met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ), Vice President Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed, and UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed. Unlock the following note for further insights. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…

The Kingdom, especially MBS, is exploring potential military strategies that might shift the balance of power, and negotiations, and protect him from any potential internal opposition. Unlock the following article for full insights on the latest mediation between KSA and the Houthis. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…

The Kingdom, especially MBS, is exploring potential military strategies that might shift the balance of power, and negotiations, and protect him from any potential internal opposition. Unlock the following article for full insights on the latest mediation between KSA and the Houthis. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…

ADNOC's annual November review is expected to shape the company's strategic direction for 2027, as it reassesses its investment and development plans amid evolving regional energy dynamics. Unlock the following note to explore ADNOC's planned budget allocations, the projects being prioritized or deferred, and its regional expansion strategy. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh on 14/10/2026 to contain recent security tensions and preserve bilateral economic ties. Unlock the following note for insights into the new security coordination mechanism, Baghdad’s strategy to decouple trade from security disputes, and the outlook for energy cooperation. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…

Saudi Arabia has partially eased scrutiny of UAE-related bank transactions following renewed engagement with Abu Dhabi, while keeping the broader restrictions in place. Unlock the following note for details on how the easing is being implemented, which UAE-related transactions remain under heightened scrutiny, the conditions Riyadh has set for removing the restrictions, and how quickly the measures could be tightened again if bilateral relations deteriorate. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…

Reports from Abu Dhabi suggest that maritime collaboration under the Defense Industry Cooperation Framework Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on February 27, 2026, between South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and the UAE's defense and advanced technology company EDGE Group, has centered on: Developing a new surface combatant, advancing naval maintenance and shipyard collaboration, and integrating unmanned maritime systems. Unlock the note to explore more details about the maritime collaboration under the EDGE-DAPA MoU framework. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…

Abu Dhabi-based AI firm G42’s discussions on selling a majority stake to American companies have since moved toward a 51–60% U.S. majority, in a separate U.S.-domiciled company holding its advanced computing infrastructure. Unlock the full note to discover more details on the status of the G42-US ownership talks. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…

Saudi Aramco is pursuing a dedicated asset-protection procurement program separate from the Ministry of Defense (MoD)’s procurement activities. Unlock the full note to get insight into: - Asset-protection priorities and supplier engagement. - The proposed capabilities. - The procurement process and oversight; and - Funding and deployment timeline. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) relies on a network of advisers and officials to shape the Kingdom's energy policies and strategic decisions. Unlock the following note to explore the key figures within MBS's energy advisory circle, their respective roles and areas of responsibility, and their influence on Saudi Arabia's energy strategy and decision-making. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…

Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces (KAF), Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Shariaan, received the Military Attaché of the Republic of South Korea to Kuwait, Colonel Jin Chulhoin, in late September, as part of a broader effort to deepen defense ties with South Korea. This meeting follows Foreign Minister Jarrah Al-Ahmad Al Sabah’s August visit to South Korea, during which he received assurances that Seoul is fully prepared to meet Kuwait's operational needs once all technical and administrative arrangements are complete. Unlock the note for more details. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…

Lieutenant General Jassim Al-Mannai has served as Chief of Staff (CoS) of the Qatar Armed Forces since November 2024, overseeing readiness assessments, modernization plans, joint exercises with partner forces, and military coordination with regional and international allies. The February 2026 outbreak of the U.S.-Iran war and subsequent attacks on Qatar have since placed greater emphasis on the Armed Forces’ readiness, air defense, and ability to sustain operations under attack. Unlock the note for more details. tacticalreport.com/reports/6…