Category Archives: UAE

US sanctions UAE-based aviation firm with ties to Russia’s Wagner

Posted on January 30, 2023 by David Isenberg

US sanctions UAE-based aviation firm with ties to Russia’s Wagner Washington says UAE-based Kratol Aviation helped Wagner operations ship personnel and weapons to Libya, the Central African Republic and Mali. Visitors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Fortune Favors the Desert Sons: UAE Mercenaries in Yemen and Libya 

Posted on December 27, 2022 by David Isenberg

Fortune Favors the Desert Sons: UAE Mercenaries in Yemen and Libya  Aidan Hickey December 3, 2022 Golan central and other Spear Operations Group operators either side in Yemen Since 2011, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UAE relied on expertise of retired U.S. troops to beef up its military

Posted on October 20, 2022 by David Isenberg

Democracy Dies in Darkness Foreign Servants UAE relied on expertise of retired U.S. troops to beef up its military Retired Gen. Jim Mattis and others guided the UAE as it intervened… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Hackers ‘from UAE targeted NUMBER 10 with spyware that can allow 24-hour surveillance of messages, photos and calls in alarming security breach’

Posted on April 27, 2022 by David Isenberg

Hackers ‘from UAE targeted NUMBER 10 with spyware that can allow 24-hour surveillance of messages, photos and calls in alarming security breach’ Pegasus spyware is claimed to have been found on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The UAE’s ‘dogs of war’: boosting a small state’s regional power projection

Posted on March 1, 2022 by David Isenberg

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Yemeni Forces Fend Off UAE Mercenaries’ Attack in Ma’rib Province

Posted on January 18, 2022 by David Isenberg

Yemeni Forces Fend Off UAE Mercenaries’ Attack in Ma’rib Province January, 15, 2022 – 13:51 World news TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Yemeni army troops and their allied Popular Committee forces fended off… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul files lawsuit against UAE-based cyber firm

Posted on December 17, 2021 by David Isenberg

News | Human Rights Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul files lawsuit against UAE-based cyber firm Hathloul claims that hacking of her phone led to her arrest by the UAE and rendition to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Two UAE Princes Each Got Their Own Personal NSO Spyware

Posted on December 8, 2021 by David Isenberg

Two UAE Princes Each Got Their Own Personal NSO Spyware Why does UAE – one country with a joint federal military, police and security force, need two separate NSO spyware systems… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Abu Dhabi Express

Posted on November 4, 2021 by David Isenberg

Future Frontlines The Abu Dhabi Express Analyzing the Wagner Group’s Libya Logistics Pipeline & Operations By: Candace Rondeaux Oliver Imhof, Jack Margolin Last updated on November 3rd, 2021 Flying Camera / Shutterstock.com Abstract In… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Abu Dhabi Express: Assessing UAE Support for The Wagner Group in Libya

Posted on November 4, 2021 by David Isenberg

The Abu Dhabi Express: Assessing UAE Support for The Wagner Group in Libya Streamed live on Nov 3, 2021 New America You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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