Afghanistan, Europe
Disputes emerge over awarding of EU's huge Afghan security contract

Israel, UAE
Amarante International and International SOS called on to evacuate expats

Evacuation routes for expats and their families were set up as early as Sunday in Dubai and Israel following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's response to them. At least two French security firms based in the region have been involved in these operations.

Afghanistan
Amarante prevails in spat over EU diplomats' security deal in Kabul

The British firm IDG Security was due to start providing security for the European Union delegation in Afghanistan on 1 October. But at the last minute, the current provider Amarante saw its contract extended. The possibility of a new tender is becoming increasingly likely.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
EU in Afghanistan, Forward Global cyber, S-RM in the UK courts

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

KabulIDG Security ready to take over from Amarante International

ParisForward Global takes on new cyber director

LondonS-RM Intelligence taken to court by 'former introducer'

Syria
French business delegation's Damascus visit cancelled

Israel's military offensive against Iran, which began on June 13, has led to the cancellation of a French business delegation's trip to Damascus scheduled for this week.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Amarante International exec quits, exiled Albanian minister lobbying in US, new adviser for Sqope Intelligence

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

ParisAmarante International's business intel deputy director to leave

WashingtonExiled former Albanian minister's lobbyist reaching out to State Department

ParisNew adviser for Sqope Intelligence

France
ADIT and Amarante International up stakes as merger rumours swell

Leading French corporate intelligence and security players ADIT and Amarante International must reshuffle their shareholding this year. Meanwhile, rumours of a possible takeover have fuelled concern among rival firms after Amarante founder Alexandre Hollander was recently approached by ADIT.